Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

Tools Required

• J 45004  Fuel Tank Drain Hose. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 42960-2  Fuel Flapper Door Holder. See Special Tools and Equipment .

CAUTION: Never drain or store fuel in an open container. Always use an approved fuel storage container in order to reduce the chance of fire or explosion.
NOTE: Do not run the fuel pump unless the fuel pump is submerged in fuel in order to prevent damage to the fuel pump.
1. Remove the fuel filler cap.
2. Install the J 42960-2  into the fuel fill pipe in order to hold the door open. See Special Tools and Equipment .
3. Insert the J 42960-1 into the fuel tank until the hose reaches the bottom of the fuel tank.
4. Use an air operated pump device in order to drain as much fuel through the fuel fill pipe as possible.
   Fig 1: Draining Fuel Tank

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