Procedures

Fuel Tank Draining

Warning:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning Service Precautions.


Note:
The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. The fuel tank is fitted with a refill limit float valve. This is located on the filler neck in the fuel tank. To prevent damaging the refill limit float valve, a suitable suction hose must be used. In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.

3. Insert a suitable suction hose into the fuel tank filler pipe.

4. Attach a suitable suction hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pump devise.

5. Using a hand or air operated pump drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.