Fuel Tank Draining Procedure
CAUTION:
Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
To drain the fuel tank is to remove as much fuel as possible before servicing the fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
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- Disconnect the negative battery cables.
- Use a hand operated pump device to drain as much fuel as possible through the filler neck.
- Remove the fuel and reinstall the filler cap.