POWERPLANT HEATER FUEL FILTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-2

21-12. POWERPLANT HEATER FUEL FILTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

NOTE

There are two fuel filters in the winterization

kit. This task can be used for either one.

Some trucks may have only one filter.

TOOLS: 1/2-gallon container

Fuel filter gasket

SUPPLIES: Solvent, dry cleaning, type II (SD-2), Fed. Spec P-D-680

PERSONNEL: One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1) Disconnect battery ground. Refer to Part 1, para 7-44.

(2) Turnoff powerplant heater. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-10.

b. Removal.

WARNING

Smoking, sparks or open flame are not allowed within

50 feet of work area during fuel filter service.

1. Put container under fuel filter bowl (1). Unscrew filter bowl and take off

helical compression spring (2), filter element (3), and gasket (4). Empty

fuel in filter bowl into container and put fuel in approved disposal area.

2. Throw away gasket (4).

END OF TASK