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(5) Remove two screws (12) and four washers (13), and remove
frame tube (1) and washers (11) from frame.
(6) Disconnect fuel tank-to-fuel shutoff valve hose (6) from
fuel tank elbow (7).
(7) Remove four nuts (15)-and washers (16), and remove two
straps (3) securing tank (5) to frame.
(8) Remove two top resilient pads (4) and bottom resilient pad
(14) from tank.
(9) Lift tank from unit.
5-14.
Testing Fuel Tank.
a.
Test.
(1) Before performing any tests on fuel tank, complete fuel tank
inspections as indicated in paragraph 4-16.
(2) Replace tank if any defects are apparent in step (1) through
(4) as indicated in paragraph 4-16.
(3) To determine if tank leaks, pressurize tank to 2 psi for 20
minutes.
Replace tank if pressure subsides.
CAUTION
Do not apply more than 2.5 psi
pressure to tank.
5-15.
Installation (Replacement) of Fuel Tank (fig. 5-3).
a.
Installation.
(1) Position fuel tank (5) to outer frame (19).
(2) Position two straps (3) to tank, and aline four strap tee
bolts (17) to frame,
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