Fuel Line - Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual

4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

FUEL LINE

1. Check the fuel valve and fuel filter for contamina-
tion.
2. Check for leaks.
3. Check the fuel line for cracks, deterioration or leak-
age.
4. Check for interference between the frame and tank
and adjust if necessary.
(1) FUEL VALVE
(2) FUEL FILTER
(3) FUEL LINE
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Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is mounted on the bottom of the fuel tank.
Accumulation of dirt in the filter will restrict the flow of
the fuel to the carburetor. Therefore, the fuel filter should
be serviced frequently.
To Service
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
gasoline container.
2. Remove the fuel tank (page 17).
3. Disconnect the fuel line.
4. Remove the fuel filter by removing the bolts. Wash
the fuel filter in high flash-point cleaning solvent.
(1) FUEL FILTER (2) O-RING
5. Reassemble the fuel filter in the reverse order of re-
moval. Make sure the O-ring is in place.
Install the fuel filter in the fuel tank.
Connect the fuel line.
Install the fuel tank (page 18).
Refill the fuel tank.
Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
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under certain conditions. Perform this operation in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area
where gasoline is drained or stored and where the
fuel tank is refueled.
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