4-1
FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL TANK AND FUEL VALVE
REMOVAL
A WARNING
Gasoline is very explosive. Extreme care must be
taken.
• Remove the front seat. (See p. 5-1.)
• Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts.
• Turn the fuel valve to "ON" or "RES" position.
• Disconnect the fuel hose and vacuum hose
• Remove the fuel tank.
• Remove the fuel valve.
INSPECTION
FUEL VALVE
If the fuel filter is dirty with sediment or rust, fuel will not
flow smoothly and loss in engine power may result. Clean
the fuel filter with compressed air. Also check the fuel filter
for cracks.
AWARNING
Gaskets and O-rings must be replaced with new
ones to prevent fuel leakage.
REMOUNTING
• Remount the fuel tank and fuel valve in the reverse order
of removal.