Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING:
Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Drain the fuel tank to at least 3/4 of a tank before removing the fuel sender retaining ring or fuel sender access panel in order to avoid possible fuel spillage. Failing to follow this procedure could result in personal injury. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
CAUTION:
Drain fuel tank with a hose which has a 0.5" (13 mm) or smaller diameter in order to prevent drain hose from getting stuck inside fuel tank filler neck pipe check valve. Damage to check valve may result.
Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fuel tank filler pipe cap. Use a hand-operated fuel pump device in order to drain fuel through the fuel tank filler pipe. Install fuel tank filler pipe cap. Connect negative battery cable.