FUEL SYSTEM - TM-9-2320-270-20-10032

TM 9-2320-270-20-1

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel is pumped from the right fuel tank by the fuel pump through the fuel strainer and fuel filter into the

engine. Unused fuel returns to the right fuel tank through the fuel return line. As fuel from the right fuel

tank is used, the fuel from the left fuel tank drains into it. The air used to ignite the fuel is drawn into the

engine through the air cleaner. The ether starting aid is used to help start the engine in cold weather.

Left Fuel Tank - The left fuel tank is used as a secondary fuel tank. It holds 50 gallons (189 liters) of

fuel that is drained into the right fuel tank as needed.

Right Fuel Tank The right fuel tank is used as the primary fuel tank. It holds 100 gallons (379 liters) of

fuel.

Fuel Strainer - Fuel goes through the strainer as it is drawn from the right fuel tank by the fuel pump.

The strainer keeps dirt from being drawn into the fuel pump.

Fuel Filter Fuel goes through the fuel filter before it is pumped into the engine by the fuel pump. The

filter keeps dirt from being pumped into the engine.

Fuel Pump The gear-type fuel pump removes fuel from the right fuel tank and sends it to the fuel

injectors. The fuel pump is a left-hand rotating pump.

Air Cleaner - The dry type air cleaner filters air as it is drawn into the engine. The air cleaner is made

up of a centrifugal cleaner and a replaceable filter element.

Ether Starting Aid The ether starting aid holds 18 oz (170 cc) of ether. The starting aid is connected

to the intake manifold by a tube. Ether from the starting aid is forced into the engine to help it start in

cold weather conditions. Each cylinder has sufficient capacity for 200 to 300 cold starts.

Fuel Return Line Used to send unused fuel from the engine back to the right fuel tank.

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