Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 353

Fuel tank - lowering and securing
1.
Support the tank and remove the tank prop.
2. Continue to support the tank while refitting the prop
to the two clips on the outside side of the coil
bracket.
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1.
Coil bracket
2.
Fuel tank prop
3. Lower the tank into position and secure with the
forward fixing. lighten the fixing to 9 Nm.
4. Refit the intake cover as follows: Align the cover to
the centre studs and ease it into place. Fit and tighten
the two screws to
9 Nm.
5. Models up to VIN 241569: Pivot the instruments
into place. Fit the two screws and tighten to 3 Nm.
6. Models from VIN 241570: Position the instrument
and bracket assembly to the handlebar clamp and
secure with the two screws. lighten the screws to
9Nm.
Z Fit the chrome cover to the instrument bracket.
8. All models: Reconnect the battery, positive (red)
lead first.
9. Refit the seat (see page 17- 17>.
Fuel System/Engine Management
Fuel tank - removal - Rocket III and Classic
1. Raise and prop the tank (see page 1/-147>.
2. Make a note of, or mark the position of the two
breather hoses at the front left side of the tank,
before disconnecting both hoses.
1.
Fuel tank
2.
Breather hoses
pressure. When
releasing the fuel hose union, wear eye protection and
protective clothing and ensure that the pressurised fuel
is not exposed to naked flames, light bulbs, etc. A fire,
causing personal injury and damage to property, may
result from fuel exposure to naked flames, light bulbs
and any other source of ignition.
Note:
• The fuel supply system is fitted with a check
valve to prevent fuel flow from the tank when
the hose is disconnected. It is not necessary to
plug the connection.
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