Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)-CONT

TM 55-1905-223-24-4

E - Every 20 hours

W - Weekly

Q - Quarterly

S - Semiannually

A - Annually

B - Biennially

INTERVAL

ITEM

ITEMS TO BE

Procedures

NO.

INSPECTED/SERVICED

EWQ

12.

Fuel system - CONT

CAUTION

CONT

When using the starting motor to vent the system, do not engage it

for more than 30 seconds at a time. Wait 2 minutes between

engagements.

WARNING

It is necessary to put the engine in the RUN position. Because the

engine may start, be sure to follow all, safety, precautions. Use the

normal engine starting procedures.

Venting the high pressure lines.

a. Loosen the fittings at the injector.

WARNING

High pressure fuel could cause penetration of the skin.

b. Crank the engine to allow entrapped air to bleed from the line. Tighten the

fittings.

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