Polaris General 2020 Service Manual page 298

FUEL SYSTEM
8. lace the Fuel Pump Service Tool (PU-50326) over the
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fuel pump nut . Using a 1/2" drive ratchet or breaker
bar, loosen and remove the nut. Discard the nut.
NOTICE
Apply downward force on the fuel pump flange while
removing the fuel pump nut.
9. Carefully lift the fuel pump out of the fuel tank. As the
fuel pump assembly is being removed, be aware of
float arm and pump pre-filter. Hold the float arm to the
pump body as you lift and tilt the pump to ensure that
the float arm is not bent when removed from the tank.
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10. Transfer old fuel pump to a suitable container capable
of safely holding fuel. The fuel pump will retain some
fuel.
11. Inspect the inside of the fuel tank for debris (may
require flashlight and mirror). If debris like mud or
sand is present, fuel tank should be flushed and
cleaned out prior to installation of new fuel pump
assembly.
NOTICE
It is recommended to remove the fuel tank from the
vehicle and rinse it with a small amount of clean fuel.
Do not use water or any other chemicals to remove
12. Remove new fuel pump assembly
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nut from packaging. Use care not to bend float arm
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during un-packaging. Do not lift or carry fuel pump
assembly by the float arm.
13. Use cleaning wipes provided to clean fuel tank
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surface and threads
and oil. Allow surfaces to dry completely.
14. Install new gasket onto fuel pump assembly using
care not to damage gasket or bend float arm.
15. Install fuel pump into fuel tank, hold float arm to the
pump body and tilt assembly to ensure float arm does
not get caught or bent during installation.
16. Gently push down on fuel pump flange ensuring
flange is centered.
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. Remove all debris, grease
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