Fuel Tank Draining
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker | 164-R3201 or equivalent | |
| Fuel Draining Tool | 310-F013 |
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.
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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
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.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe clamp at the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe from the fuel tank.
- Insert the special tool into the fuel tank.
- Attach the fuel draining hose to the storage tanker and siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.
NOTE:
Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.