TM 3-1040-276-10
2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES (Cont).
b. Fueling.
WARNING
GASOLINE is very flammable. Do not allow open flames, sparks, or heated objects in the area while
filling or draining fuel tank. Always have a C02 fire extinguisher available. If a CO2 fire extinguisher
cannot be obtained, a dry chemical fire extinguisher may be used. Avoid spilling fuel.
Fueling the generator while hot is very dangerous. Flash fires can occur. Extra care must be taken to
avoid spilling fuel. Always add fuel from tank side. Do not attempt to fuel any other way than specified.
a. Remove flexible spout (1) from tool box.
b. Remove gas cap (2) from gas can (3).
c. Insert and clamp flexible spout in gas can.
d. Bend spout in "U" shape.
3
Remove fuel tank cap (4).
a.
b.
Insert flexible spout (1) in fuel tank and
carefully fill tank until fuel gage indicator (5)
approaches F (full). Do not overfill tank.
Excess fuel will run out overflow tube (6).
Remove spout from fuel tank and replace fuel
c.
tank cap (4).
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