REPAIR (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10111

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Fuel Tank, Lines and Fittings.

(2) Lines and Fittings (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REPAIR (cont)

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective

goggles and gloves and use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and

clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don't

smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you become dizzy while

using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. If contact with skin or

clothes is made, flush with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes

with water and seek medical aid immediately.

Swivel connector

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

and/or 45 degree

allow to air dry. Use wire

connector

brush to remove all hose

residue from socket and/or

nipple of connectors

Hose

a. Hose

Cut to proper

Use new hose; use old hose

length

for determining proper

length required. Cut hose

square using fine tooth

hacksaw

b. Swivel con-

Place connector socket in vise as shown

nector

c. Hose

Screw hose counterclockwise into socket

until hose bottoms; back hose off 1/4 to

1/2 turn

d. Mandrel assem-

Oil nipple threads, mandrel assembly tool

bly tool

and inside of hose liberally using hydrau-

lic oil. Tighten connector nipple and nut

on mandrel assembly too. Apply oil to all

parts

e. Swivel con-

Screw nipple clockwise into socket and hose.

nector

Allow 1/32 to 1/16 inch clearance between

nut and socket so nut will swivel. If con-

nector (37) is being installed, tighten

nipple until snug against socket. Remove

mandrel assembly tool from connector.

Remove connector from vise

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