Portable Flame Thrower M2-2

by United States. War Department

(2) To disconnect the tank coupling from the fuel hose or the coupling plug:

(a) Release pressure from fuel tanks by operating the fuel valve or by opening very slightly the filling plug.

(b) Using hands, pivot the coupling lock back on the coupling body.

(c) Using hands, pivot the two coupling cams back on the coupling.

(d) Slide out the fuel hose or the tank coupling.

(e) If coupling washer is to be removed, pry out with a screw driver.

c. Installation of tank coupling. Proceed as follows:

(1) If coupling washer has been removed, replace.

(2) Insert coupling plug or hose nipple, tank end, in the coupling as far as it will reach. Close the two cams. ([Fig 43])