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Removal of Fuel Tank (See Figure 6 on Page 7)
1. Read and follow the fuel tank removal/installation procedures as stated in the vehicle service manual.
2. Drain the existing fuel into an approved and grounded fuel storage tank.
3. Raise the transmission jack so
that it is directly underneath the designated fuel tank, refer to your transmission jack
owner/operator's manual for instructions on how to raise and lower the transmission jack.
4. Clip one ground cable to the fuel tank, using the clip on the ground cable.
5. Clip the other ground cable to the transmission jack, using the clip on the ground cable.
6. Ground the transmission jack to the earth.
7. Center the fuel tank on all four of the Fuel Tank Adapter padded supports.
NOTE:
For adjustment:
a. Open the latch of the safety snap pin and remove.
b. Slide the vertical support to the desired location on the horizontal support.
c. Re-insert safety snap pins through the holes in both the vertical and horizontal support.
d. Close the latch back onto the safety snap pin's shank.
e. Adjust the opposite vertical support to match the previously repositioned vertical support.
f. Ascertain that the load is centered with respect to the transmission jack.
8. Place the safety restraining/ tension straps around the fuel tank.
9. Place the strap cushions over the sharp edges of the fuel tank.
10. Place the hooks through the holes on the padded supports.
11. Securely tighten using the ratchet.
NOTE:
To loosen the strap, pull the safety latch on the ratchet downward and rotate handle 180 degrees. When the
strap has been fully opened, the strap may be pulled through the ratchet to take up excess slack.
12. Ascertain that the hooks stay in place while tightening with the ratchet.
13. Remove fuel tank according to the vehicle service manual.
14. Lower the transmission jack to its lowest position before transporting the fuel tank.
! DANGER !
•
ALWAYS
have a Class B fire extinguisher available.
•
Drain
ALL
fuel from the vehicle fuel tank into an approved
and grounded fuel storage tank.
•
NEVER
drain or store fuel in an open container, near
open flames, heat sources, or spark inducing environments.
•
NO SMOKING.
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NEVER
use the Fuel Tank Adapter near open flames, heat
sources, or spark inducing environments.
•
Use the Fuel Tank Adapter only with the Blackhawk Model
BH7051 or the unit could be unstable.
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ALWAYS
ground the fuel tank to the transmission jack and
ground the transmission jack to the earth using the two
grounding cables provided.
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ALWAYS
center fuel tank on the four padded supports.
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Place both safety restraining straps around the tank and
securely tighten to fuel tank adapter.
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The fuel tank and the Fuel Tank Adapter must be completely
lowered (transmission jack ram fully retracted)
before
transporting.
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If the fuel tank is damaged during servicing,
DO NOT USE.
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ONLY USE FOR METAL FUEL TANKS! DO NOT USE
FOR PLASTIC FUEL TANKS!
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FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
