Section05FUELSYSTEM
Subsection 02 (FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP)
Unscrew clamp no. 13 then detach the fuel filler
hose no. 14 from fuel tank.
Pull out fuel tank.
INSPECTION
Fuel Filter
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Inspect fuel filter no. 4 condition. Carefully use
low pressure compressed air to clean fuel filter.
Replace filter if permanently clogged or damaged.
RFI Models
To inspect the fuel filter, the fuel pump assembly
has to be removed from the fuel tank. See RE-
MOVAL in this subsection for the procedure.
Fuel Filter Bowl
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Check filter bowl no. 3 for water contamination or
other damages.
Gasket
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Inspect gasket condition. Make sure gasket
no. 15 is well positioned into the filter bowl.
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1. Gasket in bowl
WARNING
Ensure that there is no leakage from the fuel
filter.
Fuel Filler Hose
All Models
Verify fuel filler hose no. 14 for damage. Always
ensure that clamps no. 13 are well positioned and
tightened. Torque clamps to 4 N•m(35lbf•in).
Pressure Relief Valve
All Models
This valve no. 16 will eliminate fuel spillage when
the watercraft is upside down. If pressure is built
up in fuel system the valve should open to release
the pressure.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
MODELS PRESSURE
Carburetor-equipped 10 kPa (1.5 PSI)
RFI
3.5 kPa (0.5 PSI)
WARNING
If pressure relief valve is stuck, the pressure
in fuel system will build up and it may cause
fuel leakage in engine compartment.
NOTE: It is a one-way valve with an arrow to indi-
cate the air flow.
Check Valve
All Models
Check if the check valve no. 17 functions properly.
Black side of the one-way check valve is the valve
outlet. It allows air to get in reservoir.
Baffle Pick-Up Filter
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Inspect filter no. 11 of baffle pick-up no. 7.Clean
or replace as necessary.
Fuel Tank
All Models
Visually inspect the inside and outside of the fuel
tank necks for crack(s). If crack(s) are existing,
replace fuel tank no. 6.
Check with your finger to feel the inside and out-
side surfaces of fuel tank. Flex fuel tank necks to
ensure there are no hidden cracks.
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