Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Draining 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not remove the hose clamp at the filler neck hose to fuel tank connection. The plastic tank is susceptible to damage with over torquing and or multiple re-torques.

• 2.
  
  Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

• 3.
  
  
  NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tank filler pipe. Carefully drain into a suitable container.

  Release the clamp and position the fuel tank filler pipe hose aside. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.

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• 4.
  
  Secure the fuel tank filler pipe hose above the fuel level.

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• 5.
  
  Insert a fuel drain tube into the fuel tank filler pipe hose, attach the Fuel Storage Tanker and drain as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.