Removing The Fuel Tank - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work

REMOVING THE FUEL TANK

Read carefully (FUEL) and (SERVICING SCHED-
ULE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Wait until the engine and the exhaust silencer
have completely cooled down.
Fuel vapors are poisonous.
Make sure that the room in which you are working
is properly ventilated.
Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke and do not use naked flames.
DISPOSE OF UNWANTED FUEL PROPERLY.
Move the fuel valve lever (1) to the "OFF" position.
Remove the rider saddle, (REMOVING THE RIDER
SADDLE).
Remove the screw (2) and bushing.
Drain the fuel tank completely, (DRAINING THE FUEL
TANK).
Position an absorbent cloth (3) on the front support of
the seat (4).
CAUTION
Handle with care.
While removing the fuel tank (5), DO NOT force the
fuel line (6).
Grasp the front part of the fuel tank (5) and lift it
slightly.
Using a pair of pliers, release the clamp (7).
CAUTION
Upon reassembly, be sure that the fuel line (6) and
clamp (7) are properly installed.
Remove the fuel line (6) from the fuel valve (8).
WARNING
Danger! Some fuel may spill.
Plug the free end of the fuel line (6) and attach it to
the motorcycle with a wire or tape in the vertical
position.
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Release 00 2001-03
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