Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual page 267

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Removal
NOTE
Clean or replace fuel filter strainer every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km).
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WARNING
Stop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel sys-
tem. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
1. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
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WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Unthread bolt and remove battery negative cable (black)
from battery negative (-) terminal.
3. Drain fuel tank as follows:
a. See Figure 4-5. Rotate handle on the fuel supply
valve to the fully vertical position to shut the gasoline
supply to the carburetor "OFF".
b. Some gasoline will drain from the outlet hose when
disconnected from the fuel valve. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately. Dispose of rags in a
suitable manner. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Inadequate safety precautions
could result in death or serious injury.
c. Turn slotted screw to loosen band clamp on outlet
fitting at side of fuel valve. Pull hose from fitting.
d. Attach length of spare hose to outlet fitting. Place
free end of hose into a suitable container.
e. See Figure 4-5. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve to
"RES(ERVE)" to start the flow of fuel.
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
With fuel tank drained, gasoline can spill from bore when
supply valve is loosened or removed. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. Wipe up spilled fuel
immediately and dispose of rags in a suitable manner.
(00277a)
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.
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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"
position 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).
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
8. Install seat.
2005 Buell P3: Fuel System
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