Procedures

Fuel Tank Draining

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


Warning: Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning.


Caution: The fuel tank is fitted with a fuel tank filler valve. This filler valve is located on the end of the fuel tank filler hose at the entrance of the fuel tank. To prevent damaging to the fuel tank filler valve during fuel tank draining, a flexible but inherently stable suction hose with a diameter of no more than 10 mm (0.4 in) must be used.

Note: The fuel tank must be drained with a suitable, commercially-available fuel removal unit and suction hose - follow safety regulations and national legislation. 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.