General precautions
A fire extinguisher (foam, carbon dioxide, gas or powder) must be available in the room where fuel is removed from the fuel tank or fuel system components are removed. Fuel storage areas must be equipped with fire extinguishers.
Ensure that appropriate warning signs are in place. Fuel must be stored and handled away from sources of ignition.
The portable lamps used must be fire-safe; avoid spilling fuel on portable lamps.
It is not permitted to remove any components of the fuel systems if the vehicle is on the inspection pit.
Personnel authorized to work with fuel systems must undergo special training.
Before removing fuel from the tank or removing fuel system components, the battery must be disconnected.
Draining fuel from the tank
Removal of fuel from the tank must be carried out in accordance with the instructions given in the "Fuel System" section of this Manual.
Never drain the fuel from the fuel tank of a vehicle that is on an inspection pit. Draining or removing fuel from the fuel tank should only be done in well-ventilated areas.
As a safety precaution, a "CAUTION! FUEL VAPORS" tag should be attached to the fuel tank immediately after it is removed from the vehicle.
Fuel storage containers must be clearly marked with the contents and stored in a secure facility that meets local authority requirements.
Some fuel lines are currently equipped with quick-release connectors. If the connecting device is damaged, do not attempt to repair it, but replace the fuel line with the connecting device (s) assembled.
Always loosen the clamps completely before disconnecting the fuel lines.
Fuel tank repair
Plastic fuel tanks cannot be repaired. If such a fuel tank is damaged, it should be replaced with a new one.
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