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.
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NOTE: The supplement refueling adapter is located in the luggage compartment.
Install the supplemental refueling adapter and a length of semi-rigid fuel drain tube into the Easy Fuel (capless) fuel tank filler pipe.
- Attach the Fuel Tanker to the fuel drain tube and drain as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank filler pipe. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
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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 remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
- Insert the fuel drain tube into the fuel tank inlet spout, attach the Fuel Storage Tanker and drain as much fuel as possible from the fuel tank.