Important:
| • | Only use oil free compressed air to blow out the fuel pipes. |
| • | Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you
find a plugged fuel filter. |
| • | When flushing the fuel tank, the fuel and water mixture needs
to be treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled
in accordance with all local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. |
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Inspect the fuel pump strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer
and inspect the fuel sender assembly.
- Inspect the fuel sender assembly inlet for dirt and debris. Replace
the fuel sender assembly if you find dirt or debris in the fuel pump inlet.
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening. Rock the
tank in order to remove all of the water from the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Use the following procedure in order to inspect for fuel leaks:
| 13.1. | Turn on the ignition for 2 seconds, leaving the engine
off . |
| 13.2. | Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds. |
| 13.3. | Turn on the ignition, leaving the engine off. |
| 13.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |
