Fuel Tank Draining
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM |
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Draining
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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.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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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.
- Secure the fuel tank filler pipe hose above the fuel level.
- 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.