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Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tool(s):






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR HAVE OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the filler pipe hose at the filler pipe hose connection. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the hose.
4. Attach the fuel draining hose to the storage tanker and insert hose through the disconnected filler pipe hose. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

NOTE: Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.