TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0063 00 0063 00-2 PRIMARY FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE (Contd) DRAINING WARNING • Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open flames. Injury or death to personnel and/or damage to equipment may result. • Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into the environment is a violation of state, federal, and military regulations. Refer to Army POL (WP 0001 00) for information concerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to do so may result in damage to environment and health of personnel. NOTE Use a drain pan to capture any draining fuel. Dispose of fluids in accordance with local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up. 1. Open drain valve (11) to drain fuel from primary fuel filter (1). 2. Close drain valve (11). FILTER HOUSING REMOVAL 1. Disconnect fuel lines (6) and (12) from connector (3) and elbow (13). 2. Remove two locknuts (9), washer (10), lockwasher (4), two screws (2), lockwasher (4), ground wire (5), bracket (7), and primary fuel filter (1) from frame (8) and bracket (7). Discard locknuts (9) and lockwashers (4). 3. Remove four screws (15), lockwashers (14), and bracket (7) from filter head (16). Discard lockwashers (14). 4. Remove elbow (13), connector (17), and connector (3) from filter head (16).