Yamaha YZ450FA Automobile User Manual


 
6-3
FUEL TANK
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank cap with a pump.
Be careful not to damage the fuel pump.
2. Remove:
• Fuel pump coupler
Although the fuel has been removed from
the fuel tank be careful when removing the
fuel hoses, since there may be fuel remain-
ing in it.
Before disconnecting the fuel hose, clean the
area around the fuel hose connector.
• Before removing the fuel hose, place a few
rags in the area under where it will be re-
moved.
To disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel tank,
remove the fuel hose connector holder "a",
and then slide the fuel hose connector cover.
Slide the fuel hose connector cover "1" in the
direction of the arrow mark, and press the but-
tons"2" on both sides of the connector to re-
move the fuel hose.
• Disconnecting the hose is done by hand.
There is no need to use tools.
• To prevent sand, dust, and other foreign ma-
terial from entering the fuel pump, install the
included fuel hose joint cover 1 "3" and fuel
hose joint cover 2 "4" onto the fuel pump and
disconnected fuel hose.
3. Remove:
• Fuel tank
Do not set the fuel tank down so that the instal-
lation surface of the fuel pump is directly under
the tank.
REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP
1. Remove:
• Fuel pump
Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a strong
shock.