Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - APRILIA QUASAR 125 2003 Workshop Manual

QUASAR 125-180
4.1

MAINTENANCE

Check the condition of the fuel system hoses every six months. Hoses which
are dried out, cracked or cut must be replaced. Make sure the hoses are not
twisted or crushed. Periodically check and clean the fuel filter.
4.2

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

Read carefully 1.3 (GENERAL SAFETY RULES).
Risk of fire. Allow for the engine and exhaust silencer to cool down
completely. Fuel vapours are harmful to human health. Ensure that the
room is well ventilated before proceeding. Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not smoke or use bare flames near fuel vapours.
DO NOT RELEASE FUEL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
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The engine should be off and completely cold.
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Prepare a container of more than adequate capacity to contain the amount
of fuel in the tank. Place the container on the floor on the right-hand side of
the motorcycle.
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Remove the fuel tank filler cap (1).
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Use a manual pump or similar system to drain the fuel tank.
After draining the tank, close the fuel filler cap (1).
To drain the carburettor completely, proceed as follows:
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Place the free end of the hose (2) into a container.
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Working on the left-hand side of the vehicle front, open the fuel drain by
releasing the drain screw (3) below the tank.
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When all the fuel in the carburettor has drained out, fully tighten down the
drain screw (3).
Tighten the drain screw (3) to avoid fuel leaks from the carburettor when
refilling.
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