Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 76

HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
5. FAN COVER/FUEL TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Before removal, drain the gasoline into an approved container.
2. Remove the recoil starter and the fan cover.
3. Remove the fuel tube from the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap from the fuel tank. Unscrew the tether from the fuel filler threads.
5. Unscrew the tank mount nut from the fuel filler threads and turn the fan cover over.
6. Press the latch on the tank mount clip as shown below and remove the clip, and then remove the fuel tank from
the fan cover.
7. Fuel tank installation is the reverse of its removal.
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Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
TANK MOUNT CLIP
PRESS HERE TO RELEASE
TANK MOUNT RUBBER B
13.5 mm
(0.5 in)
FUEL TANK
INSTALLATION:
Wash with solvent to remove the
sediment, and dry thoroughly before
installation.
WARNING
FUEL FILLER NECK SEAL
TANK SIDE
FUEL STRAINER
TUBE CLIP (2)
FUEL TUBE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION:
INSPECTION: Inspect for cracks or
deterioration before installation, and
replace if necessary.
FUEL TANK CAP
OPERATION:
TETHER
P. 7-18
FUEL SYSTEM
(P. 7-19)
TANK MOUNT NUT
Gently
tighten the
new tank
mount nut,
using
tongue and
groove
pliers, until
the
TANK
alignment
MOUNT NUT
mark is in
ALIGNMENT
the MARK
position
ALIGNMENT POSITION
shown.
MARK RANGE
FAN COVER
INSTALLATION:
Check that the high-tension cord
is securely set in the groove in
the fan cover as shown.
HIGH-TENSION CORD
TANK MOUNT RUBBER A
8.5 mm
(0.33 in)
7-17