4.5FUEL TANK
GENERAL
Stop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel
system. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
The fuel tank is treated to resist rusting. However, when the
motorcycle is not operated for a long period of time, see
1.26 STORAGE for specific information regarding fuel tank
treatment.
For information on the tank-mounted fuel gauge, see the
electrical diagnostic manual and 8.15 FUEL GAUGE.
REMOVAL
To prevent spray of fuel, purge system of high-pressure
fuel before supply line is disconnected. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00275a)
1. Remove electrical caddy cover.
2. Purge the fuel supply line of high pressure gasoline.
a. See Figure 4-3. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the
fuse block.
b. Start the engine and allow the vehicle to run.
c. When the engine stalls, operate the starter for 3
seconds to remove any remaining fuel from the fuel
lines.
Gasoline can drain from quick-connect fitting when
removing fuel line. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive, which could result in death or serious
injury. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately and dispose of
rags in a suitable manner. (00267a)
Do not twist fuel line fitting, as fuel line can crack causing
a fuel leak. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00274a)
3. See Figure 4-4. Pull up on chrome sleeve of quick-connect
fitting (1) and pull down on fuel supply line (2) to discon-
nect.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
4. Disconnect negative battery cable.
5. Remove instrument panel.
a. For FXDWG/FXDC/FXDF models, see
8.17 INSTRUMENTS: FXDWG/FXDC/FXDF.
b. For FXDL, FXDB models, see 8.18 INSTRUMENTS:
FXDL/FXDB.
c. For FXD models, see 8.15 FUEL GAUGE.
1. Quick connect fitting
2. Fuel supply line
Figure 4-4. Fuel Supply Line Fitting
6. See Figure 4-5. Unplug fuel pump module connector [141].
Gasoline can drain from the crossover line when discon-
nected from fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury.Wipe up spilled fuel immediately and dispose
of rags in a suitable manner. (00259a)
2008 Dyna Service: Fuel System 4-7
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