Honda Hawk GT NT650 1988 Service Manual page 56

FUEL TANK
REMOVAL
-'----------
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions. Work in a well ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the work
area or where gasoline is stored.
Remove the seat (page 13-25) and turn the fuel valve OFF.
Disconnect the fuel tube from the fuel tank.
OFF
FUEL SYSTEM
'88 Only:
California model only:
Disconnect the No.1 fuel breather tube (to canister) from the
fuel tank.
All models:
Remove the rear fuel tank mounting bolt first, then the front
bolt and remove the tank from the frame.
CAUTION
If you remove thefronl mounting bolt first, it may damage the
front mounting collar.
Check that fuel flows out of the fuel valve freely.
If flow is restricted. clean the fuel startiner.
After '88:
Remove the rear fuel tank mounting bolt first, then the front
bolt.
Screw the rear mounting bolt in the front mounting collar.
Remove the rear mounting bolt and the collar as a set.
California model only:
Disconnect the No.1 fuel breather tube (to canister) from the
fuel tank.
All models:
Remove the fuel tank from the frame.
INSTALLATION
'88, After '88:
Install the fuel tank in the frame.
Install the front mounting collar and the bolt first, then the rear
mounting bolt.
TORQUE:
Front: 12 N'm 11.2 kg-m, 9 ft-Ibl
Rear: 22 N'm 12.2 kg-m, 16 ft-Ibl
Connect the removed tubes securely.
Revised: June. 1991
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1991 American Honda Motor Co.. Inc.. All Rights Reserved
MSV 551 1 (9106) '88·'91 NT650
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