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Any Tips For Keeping Gas Spill To A Minimum When Removing Tank?

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Old 12-01-2013, 08:41 PM
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pull off the hose from the petcock going to the carb, put a quarter inch hose run to a gas can, then put on a vacume pump on the shut off. Make sure it is on reserve. This is the only way not to spill gas everywhere.
 
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:19 PM
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Great suggestions....really appreciate the help!
 
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