General Repair Information
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Complete the Following Steps Before Starting Procedures on the Fuel Supply System:
- Before starting work, place a suction hose near the installation opening for the fuel tank when the exhaust extracting system is switched on.
- Evacuating extracts the fuel vapors.
- If no exhaust extracting system is available, a radial fan (as long as motor is not in air flow) with a delivery volume greater than 15 m3 /h can be used.
- Do not let fuel come in contact with skin. Wear fuel-resistant gloves.
- Disable the current to the Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .