Fuel Tank Draining

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SPECIAL TOOLS

	Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
	30 Gallon Hand-Operated Fuel Tanker 034-00002 or equivalent

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or have 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tank Filler Pipe From Fuel Tank
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Attaching Fuel Draining Hose To Storage Tanker And Inserting Hose Through Disconnected Filler Pipe Hose

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Attach the fuel draining hose to the storage tanker and insert the hose through the disconnected filler pipe hose. Pump the fuel into the fuel storage tank.