TM 9-2320-302-20
0031 00-2
FUEL STRAINER AND FILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
0031 00
FUEL STRAINER ELEMENT REMOVAL - CONTINUED
NOTE
Ensure that drain pan is positioned to catch fuel. Ensure that all spills are cleaned up.
2.
Remove plug (2) from sediment bowl (3) and allow fuel to drain.
3.
Remove sediment bowl (3) and gasket (4) from strainer element (5).
4.
Remove strainer element (5) and gasket (6) from adapter (7). Discard strainer element and gasket.
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT REMOVAL
1.
Turn fuel shut-off valve (1) to OFF position.
WARNING
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames or
sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
2.
Remove filter element (8) and gasket (9) from adapter (10). Discard filter element and gasket.
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT INSTALLATION
1.
Lightly coat new gasket (9) with lubricating oil. Set gasket aside.
2.
Fill filter element (8) 2/3 full with clean diesel fuel.
3.
Install new gasket (9) and filter element (8) on adapter (10) until gasket just contacts adapter.
4.
Tighten filter element (8) by hand additional 1/2 turn.
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