INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT - TM-9-2320-269-34-10349

TM 9-2320-269-34-1

FUEL TANK - CONTINUED

ACTION

LOCATION

ITEM

REMARKS

INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

NOTE

For more information on how to inspect parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-46).

Fuel tank (1)

a. Check for cracks, dents, and stripped

threads.

b. Replace as needed.

Fuel tank (1) and

a. Using 9116-inch open-end wrench,

three mounting holes

screw 9/16-inch plugs into holes (2)

(2) and (3)

and tighten.

b. Using 7/8-inch open-end wrench,

screw 7/8-inch plug into hole (3) and

tighten.

Fuel tank (1)

a. With assistant, set on jack.

b. Fill with water and check for leaking

welds.

c. If leaking, go to repair.

Fuel tank (1) and

a. Using dolly jack, and with help from

mounting hole (3)

assistant, move to drain site.

b. Using 7/8-inch open-end wrench, un-

screw and take plug out of hole (3).

c. Let drain, and with help from assistant,

take off dolly jack.

Fuel tank (1) and

a. Using 9/16-inch open-end wrench,

two mounting

unscrew and take out plugs.

holes (2)

b. Go to FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE

(page 2-333).

REPAIR

WARNING

Diesel fumes can explode. If welding is necessary, always work in a well-ventilated area and keep tank full

of water at all times. Failure to follow these precautions could cause serious injury or death.

Fuel tank (1)

Fix leaking welds (TM 9-237).

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