Honda 2009 CRF450X Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 47

Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is mounted on the bottom left side
of the fuel tank. Dirt accumulated in the filter
will restrict the flow of the fuel to the carburetor.
Therefore, the fuel filter should be serviced
frequently.
To service the fuel filter:
1. Remove the fuel tank (page 36).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved petrol container. Disconnect the
fuel valve and fuel lines (1).
3. Remove the fuel joint (2) from the fuel tank
by removing the bolts (3).
(1)
(3)
(2)
(1) fuel valve and fuel lines
(2) fuel joint
(3) bolts
4. Wash the fuel filter (4) in high flash-point
cleaning solvent.
5. Check that the O-ring (5) is in good condition.
6. Install the fuel joint in the fuel tank by
tightening the bolts to the specified torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Attach the fuel valve and fuel lines.
7. Install the fuel tank (page 37).
Refill the fuel tank and turn the fuel valve to
ON or RES; check for fuel leaks.
(4)
(5)
(4) fuel filter (5) O-ring
Fuel System
Servicing Your Honda
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