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f. Once the fuel tank is completely drained, rotate han-
dle of fuel supply valve to OFF. Remove spare hose
from outlet fitting.
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WARNING
Even with the fuel tank completely drained, a small
amount of gasoline may leak from the bore when the fuel
supply valve is loosened or removed. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately. Dispose of rags in a suit-
able manner. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
4. Remove two allen head screws from fuel valve and pull
assembly from fuel tank bore.
5. Remove O-ring from flange of fuel valve assembly. Dis-
card O-ring.
6. Carefully unthread fuel filter strainer from fuel valve
assembly. Clean strainer using a suitable solvent. Dis-
card strainer if any damage is found.
Installation
1. Carefully thread fuel filter strainer onto fuel valve assem-
bly.
2. Install new O-ring into groove on flange of fuel valve
assembly.
3. Insert fuel valve assembly into fuel tank bore and install
two allen head screws. Alternately tighten screws to 12-
14 in-lbs (1-2 Nm).
4. Push hose onto outlet fitting at side of fuel valve. Turn
slotted screw to tighten band clamp.
5. Verify that handle of fuel supply valve is in the OFF posi-
tion and fill the fuel tank.
6. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve to ON and carefully
inspect for leaks. Return the valve to the OFF position
when finished.
7. Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into
threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 60-96 in-lbs (7-11 Nm).
8. Position seat on frame backbone, so that tongue at bot-
tom engages slot in frame weldment. Push down on rear
of seat until spring-loaded latch fully engages groove of
seat pin.
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WARNING
Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front
and rear. A loose seat may shift during vehicle operation
and startle the rider, possibly causing loss of vehicle
control that could result in death or serious injury.
4-8 2002 Buell P3: Fuel System
WARNING
WARNING
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Fuel Supply Valve
Access to Main Supply Shown
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A
Fuel Supply
OFF
B
Fuel Supply
ON
Access to Main Supply
C
Access to
Reserve Supply
Figure 4-5. Fuel Supply Valve
LEFT SIDE
Filter
Strainer
Band
Clamp