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Empty/fill fuel tank - AR47.10-P-4001TB

MODEL 211 with ENGINE 112, 113, 156, 271, 272, 273 

Fig 1: Identifying Cap, Service Valve, Pressure Hose And Safety Fuel Container
G07507956Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  Drain     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury  to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 Open fuel filler flap, remove tank cap and then fit back into place again IMPORTANT In order to reduce overpressure in the fuel tank.  
2 Remove engine trim panel    
3 Unscrew cap (1) of service valve (2)    
4 Mount pressure hose (3) onto service valve (2) and insert end piece into safety container (4) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
5 Crank the engine and empty fuel tank NOTES Observe filling capacity of the fuel tank to avoid overflow of the safety container (4)!
IMPORTANT The fuel tank will have excess delivered fuel removed from it by withdrawal.
IMPORTANT Pump off fuel if the fuel pump is defective:

Except code 917 PZEV
AR47.10-P-4001-01PB 
    With code 917 PZEV AR47.10-P-4001-01TZV
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF47.10-P-1001-01A 
6 Install in the reverse order    
  Fill     
7 Open fuel filler flap and remove filler cap    
8 Pump fuel out of the safety tank (4) through the filler neck into the fuel tank NOTES Connect ground cable to vehicle, to avoid any electrostatic charge and arcing.
IMPORTANT Observe manufacturer's operating instructions and notes.
 
9 Mount filler cap and close fuel filler flap    
10 COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Remove ground cable for the Saugmaster    
INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
11 Carry out an engine test run and check fuel system for leaks NOTES In the event of leaks determine and eliminate cause, otherwise malfunctions and serious environmental pollution may occur.  
FUEL TANK

Number Designation     Model 211.004/006/041/042/606 without code 915 (Fuel tank with increased capacity) Model 211.004/006/016/041/042/061/080/206/216/241/242/261/280/606/616/620 with code 915 (Fuel tank with increased capacity)
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total filling capacity Liters 65 80
    Reserve capacity Liters 8...9 8...9
FUEL TANK

Number Designation     Model 211.016/061/080/616 without code 915 (fuel tank with increased capacity), 954a (Avantgarde), 955a (Elegance) Model 211.016/061/080/216/261/280/616 with code 954a (Avantgarde), 955a (Elegance) Model 211.023/026/028/029/065/070/072/076/077/082/083/087/090/092/223/226/265/270/272/276/277/282/283/287/290/292
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total filling capacity Liters 65 80 80
    Reserve capacity Liters 8...9 8...9 8...9
FUEL TANK

Number Designation     Model 211.216/241/242/261/280 without code 915 (Fuel tank with increased capacity), 954a (Avantgarde), 955a (Elegance) Model 211.054/056/254/256
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total filling capacity Liters 70 80
    Reserve capacity Liters 8...9 8...9
Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)
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