TM 10-4510-206-14
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
Section I.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains information for operator maintnenace.
Operator maintenance
includes inspections, preventive maintenance such as lubrication, operator
checks, and general maintenance such as cleaning, filter cleaning or replacement
and hose replacement. When a maintenance procedure calls for a higher level
maintenance, the operator notifies the higher level maintenance personnel.
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FUEL PUMP
WARNING
Exposed fuel and fuel vapor can ignite or explode,
resulting in possible serious injury and even death.
Observe proper safety precautions when servicing fuel
system.
Ensure that the water heater is cold before
servicing burner.
When firing the fuel burner with gasoline, mix 1 quart (IL) oil (2 Appendix E)
with each five gallons (20L) of gasoline.
This mixture will provice internal
lubrication for the fuel pump.
To ensure a proper mixture, pour gasoline into
the oil.
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