Procedures

Fuel Tank Draining





WARNING: Do not smoke, 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment 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 serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Remove the fuel filler cap slowly. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

4. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.

5. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).





6. NOTE: Do not use a hose larger than 13 mm (0.5 in) diameter.

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

Attach the semi-flexible fuel draining hose to the 100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker and insert the hose through the disconnected filler pipe hose at least 53 cm (21 in) into the fuel tank. Pump the fuel into the fuel storage tank.