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

2. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe cap.

3. Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe hose-to-fuel tank clamp.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).





4. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.

5. Insert the Fuel Tank Drain Hose into the fuel tank.





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

Attach the Fuel Tank Drain Hose to the 30 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker and siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.