Section VI. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

9-2320-279-20-1

Section

VI.

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES.

Instructions in this section provide general procedures to

2-17. MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION.

be followed for removal, repair, replacement, or installation of components, and testing authorized at the

organizational maintenance level as specified in the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC). When a special

procedure is used in removal, repair, or installation of a component, the detailed procedure will be in the

section covering that component. If no special procedure is required, the following will apply.

Lubrication.

(1) Lubricate in accordance with LO 9-2320-279-12. Use only lubricants specified.

(2) Before lubricating equipment, wipe all dirt and grease from lubrication points. Clean all

lubrication points after lubrication to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.

b. Engine Out of Fuel.

(1) In some cases, fuel supply maybe partially removed from the secondary fuel filter before the

fuel supply becomes too low to hold engine firing. When the engine has run out of fuel, the

following procedures shall be used for restarting the engine:

WARNING

Fuel is flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death, keep

fuel away from open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach. Do not

work on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by hot engine.

Smoking is prohibited while working with fuel.

(a) Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel (winter or regular grade, Item 26 or 27, Appendix C). If only

partial filling of tank is possible, add minimum of 25 gal (95 L) of fuel.

(b) Remove fuel filter (1) from cover (2) and fill the filter with clean diesel fuel.

(c) Install fuel filter (1) on cover (2).

(d) Remove lid (3) from fuel filter/water separator (4). Fill filter cylinder with clean diesel fuel

until full.

(e) Replace lid (3) and hand-tighten T-handle.