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Removal of Fuel Tank (See Figure 6 on Page 7)
1.Read andfollow the fuel tank removal/installationprocedures asstated in the vehicle servicemanual.
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'smanual forinstructions on how to raiseand lowerthe 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 theopposite vertical support to matchthe previouslyrepositioned 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 fueltank.
10. Place the hooks through the holes on the padded supports.
11. Securely tighten using the ratchet.
NOTE: Toloosen the strap, pull the safety latch on the ratchet downward and rotate handle 180degrees. 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 havea ClassB fire extinguisher available.
•Drain ALL fuelfrom thevehicle fuel tank into anapproved
and grounded fuel storage tank.
• NEVER drain or store fuel in an open container, near
openflames, heat sources, or sparkinducing environments.
• NO SMOKING.
•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.
• ALWAYS ground the fuel tank to the transmission jack and
ground the transmission jack to the earth using the two
grounding cables provided.
• ALWAYS center fuel tank on the four padded supports.
• Place both safety restraining straps around the tank and
securely tighten to fuel tank adapter.
• The fuel tank and the Fuel Tank Adapter must be completely
lowered (transmission jack ram fully retracted)before
transporting.
• If the fuel tank is damaged during servicing,DO NOT USE.
• ONLY USE FOR METAL FUEL TANKS! DO NOT USE
FOR PLASTIC FUEL TANKS!
•FAILURETO HEED THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
