Fuel Filters. This task covers

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FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

c. Fuel Filters. This task covers:

a. Servicing

d. Inspection

b. Removal

e. Installation

c. Cleaning

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Personnel Required

No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance

Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MOS 63B

Tool Kit

Open end wrench, adjustable

Equipment Condition

Safety glasses

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Condition Description

Strap type oil filter wrench

Vehicle parked on level

Materials/Parts

surface, parking brake

Cleaning solvent

Item 1, Appendix C

applied; engine off.

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

2-65c

Rear platform removed.

Primary fuel

filter element FSCM 72582 PN 25010778

Secondary fuel

filter element FSCM 72582 PN 2501776

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

SERVICING

WARNING

Diesel fuel is highly combustible. When performing the following steps, do not smoke or allow

open flames or sparks in the area. Death or severe injury may result if personnel fail to

observe this precaution. If you are burned, obtain medical attention immediately.

Below cab

a. Filter elements

Remove and

Use filter wrench; turn

guard

(1 and 2)

discard

counterclockwise to remove

CAUTION

Do not use tools to tighten filter elements. Hand tighten only.

b. New filter

a. Fill

Fill approximately 2/3 full

elements

with clean diesel fuel.

(1 and 2)

Lightly coat each element

gasket with diesel fuel

b. Install

Turn clockwise until gasket

contacts base; then tighten

an additional 1/2 to 3/4

turn to obtain proper seal

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