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BigMike



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Fuel tank bung
Does anyone know where on the tank it is and how to access it easily? Can't seem to see it and can't check the manual as on a ferry to Spain (!)
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fekete



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Mike i've had a look at the workshop manual and can't see any bung ?
can you be a bit more precise in what else it may be called NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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BigMike



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Cheers Karl. Surely there must be a way to empty it?
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fekete



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Mike all the workings are on the top where the fuel pipes go in can't see anything else
Mike this is what it says
Fuel Tank Draining (19.55.02)
1. Remove battery cover.
2. Disconnect both leads from battery, earth lead first.
3. Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain the fuel from the tank into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers
instructions for the connection and safe use of the appliance.
4. Remove filler cap and insert hose into filler neck.
5. Connect bowser earth line. Drain fuel.
6. Connect battery leads.
7. Fit battery cover.

WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in contained spaces is also explosive and toxic.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS OR POWDER close at hand when handling or NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY


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