Volvo D12, Operator'S Manual

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138 Maintenance
Draining Water from the Fuel Tank
Before working on or inspecting a vehi-
cle, set the parking brakes, place the
transmission in neutral and block the
wheels. Failure to do so can result in un-
expected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury or death.
Water accumulates in the fuel tank in the
process of air entering the tank and water
vapor condensating. This water will collect
in the bottom of the tank and should be
emptied out regularly.
To minimize the water vapor condensing
inside the tank, the fuel level should be
kept high when the vehicle is parked. Al-
ways fill up the tank at the end of the trip
to minimize the amount of air in the tank.
Do not service any part of the fuel sys-
tem while smoking or while in the
presence of flames, sparks or hot sur-
faces. Failure to follow these precautions
can result in fire.
NOTE! When draining the fuel tank, col-
lect the waste in a fuelproof container. Take
the drained fuel and water to a recycle or
waste management center.
To drain the tank, place a container under
the tank. Remove the plug in the bottom.
Drain fluid until there is only fuel coming
out. Install the plug and check for leaks.
NOTE! Always dispose of fuel according
to Federal or local regulations. Take all
waste fuel to a recycling or waste collec-
tion center.