FUEL TANK
6-2
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REMOVING THE FUEL TANK
1. Remove:
• Fuel hose (fuel cock side)
ECA14700
Although the fuel has been removed from the
fuel tank be careful when removing the fuel
hoses, since there may be fuel remaining in it.
TIP
Before removing the hose, turn the fuel cock to
“OFF” and place a few rags in the area under
where it will be removed.
2. Remove:
• Fuel tank
TIP
When installing the fuel tank, pass the fuel
tank breather hose through the hole in the han-
dlebar protector.
EAS26650
CHECKING THE FUEL COCK
1. Check:
• Fuel cock
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel cock strainer
Obstruction → clean.
Blow out the jets with compressed air.
Damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE FUEL COCK OPERATION
TIP
After installing the fuel cock, check its opera-
tion.
1. Check:
• Fuel cock operation
Out of specification → Replace the fuel
cock.
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a. Check that the fuel cock lever is turned to
“ON” or “RES”.
b. Place a container under the end of the fuel
hose.
c. Suck on the end of the vacuum hose.
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Fuel flows.
Fuel cock is OK.
Fuel does not flow.
Replace the fuel cock.