Fuel Tank Purging Procedure
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Reference: FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- When performing the following procedure, be sure to observe PRECAUTIONS ON FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
- This purging procedure will not remove all fuel vapor. Do not attempt any repair on tank using heat of flame as an explosion resulting in personal injury could occur.
CAUTION:
Never remain water in fuel tank after washing, or fuel tank inside will get corrosion.
- After removing fuel tank, remove all hoses, pipes and fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
- Drain all remaining fuel from tank.
- Fill tank with warm water or tap water, and agitate vigorously and drain.
- Repeat this washing until inside of tank is clean.
- Completely flush out remaining water after washing.
- Be sure to dry fuel tank assembly thoroughly after washing.