TM 5-3805-248-23-1
PRIMARY FUEL FILTER AND BASE MAINTENANCE
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Filter Base: Removal, Cleaning and Inspection, Installation
Filter Element: Removal, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
Equipment Condition
Unit
Filter Base Only:
Tools and Special Tools
Fuel priming pump removed (WP 0040 00)
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 113, WP 0338
Filter Element Only:
Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-248-
Shop equipment, common no. 1 (Item 101, WP
10)
Parking/emergency brake applied (TM 5-3805-248-
Materials/Parts
10)
Cap set, protective (Item 6, WP 0339 00)
Bowl lowered to ground (TM 5-3805-248-10)
Cleaning compound, solvent (Item 8, WP 0339 00)
Engine OFF (TM 5-3805-248-10)
Rag, wiping (Item 35, WP 0339 00)
Tag, marker (Item 42, WP 0339 00)
Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-
3805-248-10)
Gasket
Packing, preformed (2)
WARNING
DO NOT smoke or permit any open flame in area of machine while you are servicing fuel system. Be
sure hose nozzle is grounded against filler tube during refueling to prevent static electricity. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or equipment damage.
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames or
sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing damage to machine and injury or death.
CAUTION
Wipe area clean around all connections to be opened during removal and disassembly. Cap lines and
plug openings after removing lines. Contamination of fuel system could result in premature failure.
Use two line wrenches to loosen or tighten fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in damage to machine.
