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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

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Tools Required 

J 45004  Fuel Tank Siphon Hose

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
  2. Insert the adapter to the fill pipe in order to hold open the internal fill pipe door.
  3. Insert the J 45004  hose through the adapter and into the tank.
  4. Attach the J 45004  hose to the hose used with the hand or air operated pumping device.
  5. Using the hand or air operated pumping device, drain as much fuel from the tank as possible.