Yamaha F6 - Fuel Tank (Portable, F4, F6); Fuel Tank Parts Identification

Components
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To close the air vent valve, align the pointer
on the air vent valve with the “CLOSE” posi-
tion.
EMU43102
Fuel tank (portable fuel tank) (F4, F6)
This model can be equipped with an optional
portable fuel tank. The parts of the fuel tank
are as follows.
WARNING
EWM00020
The fuel tank supplied with this engine is
its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not
be used as a fuel storage container. Com-
mercial users should conform to relevant
licensing or approval authority regula-
tions.
Fuel joint
This joint is used to connect the fuel line.
Fuel gauge
This gauge shows the approximate amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Pressure relief tab
This tab is attached to the filler hole of the fuel
tank.
Fuel tank cap
This cap seals the fuel tank. To loosen the
cap, press and hold the pressure relief tab
and turn the cap counterclockwise.
Air vent screw
This screw is on the fuel tank cap. When turn-
ing the air vent screw counterclockwise, it is
loosened and the pressure in the fuel tank is
released to a certain pressure. Air is allowed
to enter the fuel tank while operating the en-
gine.
1. Air vent valve
2. Pointer
3. “OPEN” position
1. Air vent valve
2. Pointer
3. “CLOSE” position
ZMU07620
1
2
3
ZMU07621
1
2
3
1. Fuel joint
2. Fuel gauge
3. Pressure relief tab
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Air vent screw
ZMU07460
2 4 5
3
1
3
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