Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
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To replace the fuel filter:
1. Siphon the fuel out of the fuel tank.
2. Remove the front fuel tank shroud using a 10
mm wrench.
See Figure 1.6.
3. Remove the fuel line from the fuel tank nipple:
3a. Squeeze the tabs on the fuel line clamp with
a pair of pliers while sliding the clamp down
the fuel line away from the nipple.
See Figure 1.7.
3b. Gently work the fuel line off of the nipple.
4. Remove the fuel tank nipple using a 17 mm
wrench.
5. Install a new filter by following the above steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of releasable
thread locking compound such as Loctite® 242
(blue) and tighten the filter by hand and the an
additional 3/4 to 1 full turn to compress the gas
-
ket.
! WARNING! WARNING
To avoid personal injury or prop-
erty damage, use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious per-
sonal injury can occur when gaso-
line is spilled on yourself and/or
your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
Figure 1.6
Front fuel tank shroud
Remove these
screws
Figure 1.7
Fuel filter
Fuel line clamp
! WARNING! WARNING
Residual fuel in the fuel tank will
come out when the fuel line is
removed. Safety goggles are rec-
ommended to help prevent gaso-
line from splashing into your eyes.
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