Fuel Tank Draining

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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.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the fuel filler cap.

NOTE: Slightly pinching the filler hose near the fuel tank fitting may aid in special tool installation.

Fig 2: Inserting Special Tool Into Fuel Filler Pipe

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Insert the special tool into the fuel filler pipe.

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

Attach the fuel draining hose to the storage tanker and siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.