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INTRODUCTION
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Hot fuel handling precautions
WARNING: Before commencing any
operation requiring fuel to be drained from
the fuel tank, the following procedure must
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely.
It also outlines the other areas of risk which must not
be ignored.
be adhered to:
This information is issued for basic guidance only, and
in any case of doubt, appropriate enquiries should be
made of your local Fire Officer or Fire Department.
1. Allow sufficient time for the fuel to cool, thus
avoiding contact with hot fuels.
2. Vent the system by removing the fuel filler cap in
a well ventilated area. Refit the filler cap until the
commencement of fuel drainage.
Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined
spaces is also very explosive and toxic and when
diluted with air becomes a readily ignitable mixture.
The vapour is heavier than air and will always fall to
the lowest level. It can readily be distributed
Fuel transfer
WARNING: Fuel must not be extracted or
drained from any vehicle while it is
standing over a pit.
throughout a workshop by air current, consequently,
even a small spillage of fuel is very dangerous.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM CO
GAS, or POWDER close at hand when handling fuel,
or when dismantling fuel systems and in areas where
fuel containers are stored.
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The transfer of fuel from the vehicle fuel tank must be
carried out in a well ventilated area. An approved
transfer tank must be used according to the transfer
tank manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations,
including attention to grounding of tanks.
WARNING: lt is imperative that the battery
is not disconnected during fuel system
Fuel tank removal
repairs as arcing at the battery terminal
could ignite fuel vapour in the atmosphere.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery BEFORE
carrying out work on the fuel system.
A FUEL VAPOUR warning label must be attached to
the fuel tank upon removal from the vehicle.
Whenever fuel is being handled, transferred or
Fuel tank repair
stored, or when fuel systems are being dismantled
all forms of ignition must be extinguished or
removed, any leadlamps used must be flame proof
and kept clear of spillage.
Under no circumstances should a repair to any tank
be attempted.
No one should be permitted to repair components
associated with fuel without first having had fuel
system training.
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INFORMATION
| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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