User's Manual

5
OPERATION
Removal of Fuel Tank (Refer to Figure 6)
1. Read and follow the fuel tank removal/installation procedures as stated in the vehicle service manual.
2. Drain the existing fuel into an approved and grounded fuel storage tank.
3. Raise the transmission jack to directly underneath the designated fuel tank, refer to your transmission jack owner/
operator’s manual for instructions on how to raise and lower the transmission jack.
4. Clip one bonding cable to the fuel tank.
5. Clip the other bonding cable to the transmission jack.
6. Ground the transmission jack to earth.
7. Center the fuel tank on all four of the Fuel Tank Adapter padded supports. For adjustment,:
a. Open the latch of the safety snap pin and remove.
b. Slide the support stand to the desired location.
c. Re-insert safety snap pins through the holes in both the support stand and arm. Close the latch of snap pin.
d. Adjust the opposite support stand to match the previously repositioned support stand.
e. Ascertain that the load is centered with respect to the transmission jack.
8. Place the safety nylon straps around the fuel tank, and hook them to the holes on the on support pads (refer to
Figure 6 and Figure 5 side view).
9. Securely tighten using the ratchet.
Note: To loosen the strap, pull the safety latch on the ratchet downward and rotate handle 180 degrees. When the
strap has been fully opened, the strap may be pulled through the ratchet to take up excess slack.
10. Ascertain that the hooks stay in place while tightening with the ratchet.
11. Remove fuel tank according to the vehicle service manual.
12. Lower the transmission jack to its lowest position before transporting the fuel tank.
Figure 6
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Operator must be bonded to both the jack and tank! If unsure how to provide proper bonding of
personnel and equipment STOP, discontinue use, and seek the advice of qualied personnel.