Fuel Tank - TM-10-3930-618-340057

(1) Flush tank with solvent and dry with

3-10. Fuel Tank

compressed air.

a. Removal and Installation. See TM 10-3930-

(2) Inspect tank for rust, cracked seams, or

618-20.

damaged threads.

b. Disassembly.

(3) Inspect accessories for damage or

(1) Remove drain plug (16, fig. 3-9).

corrosion.

(2) Remove filler cap (10) assembly by

d. Repair.

unscrewing from top of tank.

(1) I damage is such that welding can be used

(3) Remove five screws (23) and lockwashers

to repair the tank, be sure to flush tank thoroughly to

which mount fuel gauge sending unit (18) in fuel tank,

remove all traces of explosive solvents and fuel, both

and carefully lift unit out of tank. Be careful not to bend

liquid and vapor.

the float arm during removal or installation.

(2) If damage is beyond reasonable welding

c. Cleaning and Inspection.

repair, replace tank and accessories as authorized.

1 Clamp

14 Capscrew

2 Lockwasher

15 Drain plug

3 Capscrew

16 Drain plug

4 Fuel line

17 Gasket

5 Elbow

18 Fuel sender

6 Plug

19 Boot

7 Washer

20 Lockwasher

8 Lockwasher

21 Nut

9 Capscrew

22 Fuel gage

10 Filler cap and screen

23 Screw

11 Fuel tank

24 Washer

12 Guard

25 Lockwasher

13 Lockwasher

26 Capscrew

Figure 3-9. Fuel tank.

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