Fuel Tank Draining

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as a cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE:
- Aft-of-axle fuel tank shown, midship tank similar.
- Vehicle body removed for clarity.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







4. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose at the fuel tank filler pipe-to-fuel tank filler pipe hose connection. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.

5. NOTE: Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

Insert the hose from the storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe hose opening.