When servicing the fuel system, do not smoke or allow
open flame or sparks in the vicinity. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00330a)
26. Install fuel tank and connect crossover tube, fuel gauge
connector and clip vapor valve to downtube. See 4.5 FUEL
TANK.
27. Install backplate and air cleaner cover. See 4.4 AIR
CLEANER ASSEMBLY.
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
28. Connect battery cables, positive cable first.
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
29. Install seat.
30. Install new oil filter. Fill engine to either wet or dry capacity
depending upon service status. See 1.4 ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER.
NOTE
Use wet capacity for engines that have just had the oil drained.
Use dry capacity for engines that have been disassembled,
cleaned in solvent and dried.
31. Remove motorcycle from lift.
32. Perform vehicle alignment. See 2.11 VEHICLE ALIGN-
MENT.
33. Check rear brakes, clutch and throttle for proper operation.
34. Check engine oil level with both cold check and hot check
procedures. See 1.4 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER.
2008 Dyna Service: Engine 3-25