Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Gallon Gasoline Hand Pump Storage Tanker | 034-00007 or equivalent | |
| 100 Gallon Diesel Fuel Hand Pump Storage Tanker | 034-00005 or equivalent |
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as a 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 can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
Aft-of-axle fuel tank shown, midship tank similar.
NOTE:
Vehicle body removed for clarity.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - Gasoline Engines or Fuel System Pressure Release - Diesel Engines .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe hose at the fuel tank filler pipe-to-fuel tank filler pipe hose connection. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.
- Insert the hose from the storage tanker and siphon the fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe hose opening.
NOTE:
Follow the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer.