TM 5-3810-207-20/TO 36C23-3-37-12Section V. CRANE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM105. GeneralThe fuel system consists of a 50-gallon fueltank, fuel pump, carburetor, air cleaner, primer pump,lines, and fittings. The crane engine fuel tank ismounted underneath the machinery deck, on the leftside of the crane cab. The tank is filled through themachinery deck at the left-front, outside corner of thecab. A fuel line with a shutoff cock connects the tank toa diaphragm-type fuel pump, mounted on the right-rearside of the engine block. A fuel line connects to anupdraft-type carburetor, mounted on the right side of theengine. An oil-bath type air cleaner is mounted on thebracket at the rear of the engine with a connecting hosefrom the air cleaner to the bottom of the carburetor.During operation, clean air passes from the air cleanerto the carburetor. At the carburetor the air picks up aspray of gasoline. and the gasoline-air mixture is drawninto the cylinders where it is ignited by the spark plugs.A line from the fuel tank connects the primer pump,which is mounted on the cab behind the operator's seat,with a line leading directly to the engine. The primer isfor cold-weather starting.106. Carburetora.Removal.Remove the carburetor as instructedon figure 40.b.Cleaning and Inspection.(1)Clean the carburetor with an approvedcleaning solvent.(2)Inspect the carburetor for wear, improperoperation, and other damage. Replacedefective carburetor.c.Installation.Install the carburetor as illustratedon figure 40.d.Adjust. Adjust carburetor (TM 5-3810-207-10).107. Air Cleaner and Heat Deflectora.Removal.(1)Remove the air cleaner and heat deflectoras instructed on figure 41.(2)Drain the oil from the air cleaner (TM 5-3810-207-10).b.Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.(1)Clean all parts of the air cleaner with anapproved cleaning solvent.(2)Inspect all parts for bends, cracks, andother damage. Repair or replace alldefective parts.c.Installation.(1)Install the air cleaner and heat deflectoras illustrated on figure 41.(2)Service the air cleaner (TM 5-3810 207-10).108. Fuel Pumpa.Remove the fuel pump as instructed on figure42.b.Cleaning and Inspection.(1)Clean the fuel pump with an approvedcleaning solvent.(2)Inspect the fuel pump for breaks, properoperation, and other damage. Replacedefective fuel pump.c.Installation.Install the fuel pump as illustratedon figure 42.d.Test.(1)Remove the pump-to-carburetor fuel line.(2)Operate primer handle until fuel flows.NoteIf fuel does not flow, pump isdefective or tank-to-pump fuel line isclogged. Replace defective pump.109. Priming Pump, Lines, and Fittingsa.Removal. Remove the priming pump, lines,and fittings as instructed on figure 43.b.Cleaning and Inspection.(1)Clean the priming pump, lines, and fittingswith an approved cleaning solvent.(2)Inspect the priming pump, lines, andfittings for breaks, cracks, and otherdamage. Replace defective primingpump, lines, and fittings.c.Installation.Install the priming pump, lines, andfittings as illustrated on figure 43.d.Test.(1)Remove the primer fuel line at the intakemanifold.69
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