Fuel Tank Draining
SPECIAL TOOLS REFERENCE Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013
Scheme 19
Scheme 19: Fuel Tank Draining
Scheme 20
Draining
| WARNING | Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in 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 components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. |
| WARNING | The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be relieved before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. |
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-255404) .
- Release the fuel filler cap and position aside.
- Insert the chamfered end of the fuel drain hose into the fuel tank filler pipe through the guide tube. Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
- Attach the fuel storage tanker to the fuel tank drain hose and remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
