Fuel Supply Valve And Filter Strainer - Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual

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FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AND FILTER STRAINER

GENERAL
Inspect fuel supply valve, fuel lines and fittings for leaks:
At the 1000 mile (1600 km) initial service and every 2500
mile (4000 km) service interval thereafter.
Inspect and clean the fuel filter strainer:
At every 20,000 mile (32,000 km) service interval.
Replace as required.
REMOVAL
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WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
When servicing the fuel system, do not smoke or allow
open flame or sparks in the vicinity. Inadequate safety
precautions could result in death or serious injury.
1. Remove seat. Depress latch at bottom and pull seat up
and back to remove.
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WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
2. Unthread bolt and remove battery negative cable (black)
from battery negative (-) terminal.
3. Drain fuel tank as follows:
a. See Figure 1-45. Rotate handle on the fuel supply
valve to the fully vertical position (4) of to shut the
gasoline supply to the carburetor "OFF".
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WARNING
Some gasoline will drain from the outlet hose when dis-
connected from the fuel valve. Thoroughly wipe up any
spilt fuel immediately. Dispose of rags in a suitable man-
ner. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death
or serious injury.
b. Turn slotted screw to loosen band clamp on outlet
fitting at side of fuel valve. Pull hose from fitting.
c. Attach length of spare hose to outlet fitting. Place
free end of hose into a suitable container.
d. See Figure 1-45. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve
to "RES(ERVE)" (6) of to start the flow of fuel.
e. Once the fuel tank is completely drained, rotate han-
dle of fuel supply valve to "OFF". Remove spare
hose from outlet fitting.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Left Side
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6
1. Fuel supply valve
2. Filter strainer
3. Band clamp
4. Fuel supply - "OFF" position
5. Fuel supply - "ON" position
6. Fuel supply - "RESERVE" position
Figure 1-45. Fuel Supply Valve
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