TM 5-2410-240-10
0012
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued
LOCATION
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED
OR
EQUIPMENT NOT
ITEM
MAN-
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
NO.
INTERVAL HOURS
50
After
Refueling
WARN I N G
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.
Operating personnel must wearfuel-resistant gloves when
handling fuels. If exposed to fuel, promptly wash exposed
skin and change fuel-soaked clothing.
DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Iffuel starts foaming from fuel
tank, stop IMMEDIATELY to avoid fuel spillage.
DO NOT overfill the fluid/reservoir tank. If a fluid starts to
flow out of reservoir/tank, STOP IMMEDIATELY to avoid
spillage. Immediately clean up spilled fluid before pro-
ceeding with any task.
Failure to follow this warnin may cause injury to person-
g
nel or equipment damage.
N OT E
Place portable fire extinguisher within reach prior to
refueling.
a. Check fuel tank, filler tube,
Any fuel leak or damage
strainer, and filler cap for damage
are noted. Strainer
or leaks.
damaged or missing.
b. Inspect filler cap gasket for
Filler cap or gasket is
damage.
missing or damaged.
c. Add fuel (WP 0022, Items
10,11, or 13) to tank. DO NOT
overfill. Reinstall filler cap and
secure.
