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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.
4. NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the
guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.
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Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose
310-
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5. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the hose and remove the fuel.
6. Remove the hose and the hose guide. Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Spring Lock Couplings
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components,
the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing
personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Pressure Relief in this
section.
2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
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Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/8 inch yellow)
310-
D004 (D87L-9280- A) or
equivalent Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2 inch green)
310-
D005 (D87L-9280- B) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Super Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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3. Install the Spring Lock Coupler Tool.
4. Close and push the Spring Lock Coupler Tool into the open side of the cage.
5. Separate the fitting.
6. Remove the Spring Lock Coupler Tool. Klj . 2 ba
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