Question 205Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) The T-handle is rotated. The illustrated strainer element is typically cleaned during engine operation by rotating the T-handle on the strainer housing. This allows the strainer element to be cleaned without shutting down the engine or removing the housing. Rotating the T-handle opens the strainer to the flow of fuel or oil, allowing contaminants to be flushed out while the engine is running. This is the standard procedure for cleaning this type of strainer element without disassembly. The other answer choices are incorrect because they describe more involved procedures that would require shutting down the engine. Draining the housing (A) or fully removing and cleaning the element (B, D) are not the typical method for cleaning this type of strainer during normal engine operation.