Section XIII. GAS CAN ADAPTER
b. Inspection and Maintenance.
86. Description and Function
(1) Inspect gas can adapter for dirt or
The gas can adapter consists of a threaded metal
damage.
cap that attaches to the standard military 5-gallon
(2) Test adapter by blowing through both vent
gasoline can. The adapter is equipped with a breathing
and fuel tube.
vent and gasket.
(3) Wash all parts in dry cleaning solvent.
(4) Inspect condition of gasket.
87. Maintenance
(5) Replace all parts that are excessively worn
Organizational
maintenance
personnel
are
or damaged.
authorized to replace the gas can adapter.
c. Installation.
a. Removal. (Fig. 7.)
(1) Screw gasoline hose to coupling nut and
(1) Remove the gas can adapter (6) by
to fuel outlet tube.
unscrewing from top of standard military
(2) Screw gas can adapter onto standard
gasoline can (7).
military five gallon gas can and hand
(2) Loosen and unscrew coupling nut (8) and
tighten.
hose assembly (9) to remove hose from
adapter.
Section XIV. GASOLINE HOSE ASSEMBLY
the house from the gas can adapter (6) at lower coupling
88. Description and Function
(8).
The gasoline hose assembly is a 10-foot rubber and
b. Inspection and Maintenance.
fabric hose assembly that carries the fuel from the
(1) Inspect the hose for obstructions and
standard military five gallon tank to the engine.
abrasions..
(2) Inspect the connectors for undue wear or
89. Maintenance
damage.
Organizational
maintenance
personnel
are
(3) Replace the hose if it is unfit for service.
authorized to replace the gasoline ]lose assembly.
c. Installation
a. Removal. (Fig. 7.)
(1) Install as indicated.
(1) Remove the filter end of the hose by
(2) Check for leaks.
unscrewing the upper coupling.
(2) Remove the gas can adapter end by unscrewing
Section XV. EXHAUST TUBE ASSEMBLY
90. Description and Function
91. Maintenance
The exhaust tube assembly (4, fig. 7) is a metal
Organizational
maintenance
personnel
are
hose assembly consisting of an external flexible steel
authorized to replace the exhaust tube assembly.
a. Removal. (Fig. 7). Unscrew exhaust hose
tube lined with asbestos packing material. When the
filter unit is operated inside a CBR protective shelter, the
assembly (4) from exhaust tube connector (3).
b. Inspection and Maintenance.
exhaust hose is fed through the outer wall of the shelter
to direct the engine exhaust fumes and combustion
(1) Inspect hose for breaks and cracking.
noises to the outside of the shelter.
(2) Replace if hose is unfit for service
c. Installation. Assemble as indicated.
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