TM 5-2410-241-23-2
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PRIMARY FUEL FILTER REMOVAL
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WARN I N G
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspecions, or maintenance while smoking or near
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fire, flames, or sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing damage to equipment and injury or death
to personnel.
Allow engine to cool off before performing maintenance on fuel filter. Hot metal parts can
cause severe burns. Wear eye, hand, and skin protection when working with heated parts.
Wear fuel resistant gloves and eye protecton when handling fuels. If exposed to fuel,
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promptly wash exposed skin and change fuel-soaked clothing.
Failure to follow these warningsmay result in injury or death to personnel, or damage to
equipment.
C AU T I O N
Wipe area clean around fuel filter. Contamination of fuel system could result in premature
failure.
1. Close fuel valve (Figure 1, Item 1) on machine.
Figure 1. Fuel Valve.
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