Operator`s manual

Maintenance 107
Draining Water from the Fuel Tank
DANGER
Before working on or inspecting a
vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the
transmission in neutral and block the
wheels. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury or death.
Water accumulates in the fuel tank in the
process of air entering the tank and water
vapor condensating. This water will collect
in the bottom of the tank and should be
emptied out regularly.
To minimize the water vapor condensing
inside the tank, the fuel level should be kept
high when the vehicle is parked. Always fill
up the tank at the end of the trip to minimize
the amount of air in the tank.
WARNING
DO NOT service any part of the fuel
system while smoking or while in the
presence of flames, sparks or hot surfaces.
Failure to follow these precautions can
result in fire.
Note: When draining the fuel tank, collect
the waste in a fuel proof container. Take the
drained fuel and water to a recycle or waste
management center.
To drain the tank, place a container under
the tank. Remove the plug in the bottom.
Drain fluid until there is only fuel coming
out. Install the plug and check for leaks.
Note: Always dispose of fuel according to
Federal or local regulations. Take all waste
fuel to a recycling or waste collection center.