Procedures

FUEL TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Loosen the fuel fill cap in order to relieve the fuel tank vapor pressure.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Loosen the fuel tank fill pipe clamp (3) at the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank fill pipe.
5. Remove the flame arrester screen from the tank opening.
6. Insert a hose into the fuel tank opening.
7. Using a hand or air operated pumping device, drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.