11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.31
Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
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Mount new glass fiber yarn filling
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Slide outer tube
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Insert silencer cap
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
401544-10
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Turn tap handle
(Figure S01157-10
Main work
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Pull off fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank breather.
H01374-10
. Take off silencer cap
from the inner tube.
on the inner tube.
over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn filling.
with O-ring
into the outer tube.
with toothed washers.
p. 43)
p. 40)
on the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 12)
.
with O-ring
and outer tube
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
44
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