Buell P3 2003 Service Manual page 69

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WARNING
Even with the fuel tank completely drained, a small
amount of gasoline may leak from the bore when the fuel
supply valve is loosened or removed. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately. Dispose of rags in a suit-
able manner. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
4. Remove two allen head screws from fuel valve and pull
assembly from fuel tank bore.
5. Remove o-ring from flange of fuel valve assembly. Dis-
card o-ring.
6. Carefully unthread fuel filter strainer from fuel valve
assembly.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean strainer using a suitable solvent. Replace strainer if
any damage is found.
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INSTALLATION
1. Carefully thread fuel filter strainer onto fuel valve assem-
bly.
2. Install new o-ring into groove on flange of fuel valve
assembly.
3. Insert fuel valve assembly into fuel tank bore and install
two allen head screws. Alternately tighten screws to 6-10
in-lbs (0.7-1.1 Nm).
4. Push hose onto outlet fitting at side of fuel valve. Turn
slotted screw to tighten band clamp.
5. Verify that handle of fuel supply valve is in the "OFF"
position and fill the fuel tank.
6. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve to "ON" and carefully
inspect for fuel leaks. Return the valve to the "OFF" posi-
tion when finished.
7. Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into
threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 60-96 in-lbs (6.8-10.9 Nm).
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WARNING
Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front
and rear. A loose seat may shift during vehicle operation
and startle the rider, possibly causing loss of vehicle
control that could result in death or serious injury.
8. Position seat on frame backbone, so that tongue at bot-
tom engages slot in frame weldment. Push down on rear
of seat until spring-loaded latch fully engages groove of
seat pin.
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