FILTER SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE (M49A2C) - continued

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FILTER SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE (M49A2C) (Contd)

WARNING

Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open

flames. Injury or death to personnel may result.

Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into the

environment is a violation of state, federal, and military regulations. Refer to

Army POL (WP 0001 00) for information concerning storage, use, and disposal

of these liquids. Failure to do so may result in damage to environment and

health of personnel.

NOTE

Use a drain pan to capture any draining fuel. Dispose of fluids in accordance

with local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up.

REMOVAL

Remove two nuts (19), screws (21), and coupling halves (18) from gasket (16) and filter

separator (11).

Disconnect nipple (2) and air eliminator hose (1) from cover (3).

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 3.

Remove four locknuts (17), screws (12), filter separator (11), and gasket (16) from separator

pipe (20) and shelf (13). Discard locknuts (17) and gasket (16).

DISASSEMBLY

Remove nut (24), coupling clamp (25), cover (3), and gasket (23) from filter separator (11). Discard

gasket (23).

Remove cotter pin (27) and vent valve (26) from cover (3). Discard cotter pin (27).

Remove six nuts (4), three washers (5), and plate (6) from filter separator (11).

Remove three nuts (7), screws (10), and washers (9) from filter separator brackets (8).

Remove three canisters (14) and filter elements (15) and (22) from filter separator (11). Discard

filter elements (15) and (22).

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WARNING

Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks,

flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product

is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated.

Keep container sealed when not in use.

Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant

gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash

skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield

or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with

large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides.

Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have

food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel.

Clean canisters (14) and inside of filter separator (11) with Skysol 100 solvent.

Inspect canisters (14) for cracks. Replace canisters (14) if cracked.

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