Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual page 49

8. Hold the connector with one hand and squeeze
the retainer tabs (9) with the other hand to
remove the locking pawls (10) from the
connector grooves.
Pull the connector off, then remove the
retainer.
• Use a shop towel to absorb the remaining
fuel in the fuel feed hose.
• Be careful not to damage the hose or other
parts.
• Do not use tools.
• If the connector does not move, keep the
retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately
pull and push the connector until it comes off
easily.
WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Injector side: Fuel Pump side:
(9)
(10)
(9) retainer tabs
(10) locking pawls
9. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter
out, cover the disconnected connectors (11)
and fuel joints (12) with plastic bags (13).
(13)
(12)
(11) disconnected connectors
(12) fuel joints
(13) plastic bags
(9)
(10)
Connection
1. Insert a new retainer (1) into the connector (2)
by aligning its locking pawls (3) with the
connector grooves (4).
(11)
• Always replace the retainer of the quick
connect fitting when the fuel feed hose is
disconnected.
• If the joint rubber is damaged or cut, replace
it with a new one.
• Do not bend or twist the fuel feed hose.
• If any retainer needs replacing, use the same
manufacture's retainer as the one being
removed (Various manufactures produce
different types of retainers).
(4)
(1) retainer (new)
(2) connector
Fuel System
(2)
(1)
(3)
Align
(3) locking pawls
(4) connector grooves
(cont'd)
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