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Fuel Tank Draining

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM
Fuel Tank Draining Equipment

Draining 

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WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
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  2. Use Special Service Tool: 292-00004 Fuel Tanker 100 GPM.
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  3. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  4. NOTE: Make sure that the components are installed to the position noted before removal.
    NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
    NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
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  5. Use the General Equipment: Fuel Tank Draining Equipment
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