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FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS - CONTINUED

ACTION

LOCATION

ITEM

REMARKS

CLEANING

NOTE

For more information on how to clean parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-137).

Drainplug (1)

Clean in solution of detergent and water.

Rinse In clean water.

Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.

WARNING

Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 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. The flashpoint Is 1000F to 1380F (380 to 590C). If you become

dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air Immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is

made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.

All other parts

a. Clean in drycleaning solvent.

b. Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.

INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

NOTE

For more information on how to inspect parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-137).

Replace defective parts as needed.

All parts

Look for cracks and breaks.

All threaded parts

Look for damaged threads.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

No open flames, welding, grinding, smoking, or use of heat producing devices permitted near fuel tank

and fuel lines during maintenance unless the fuel tank has been cleaned and purged of all flammable

liquids and vapors. Fuel burns easily and fumes are explosive. Keep battery disconnected. Failure to

observe these precautions could cause

serious injury.

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