Removing The Fuel Tank - Husqvarna FE 450 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Removing the fuel tank

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Main work
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Remove all screws on the main silencer.
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Take off silencer cap
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Take off outer tube
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Remove glass fiber yarn filling
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Fit the new glass fiber yarn filling onto the inner tube.
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Mount O-ring
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Position the inner tube with the connecting cap and glass fiber yarn filling in the
outer tube.
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Mount O-ring
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Position the silencer cap with O-ring
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Mount and tighten all of the screws.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
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Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side cover. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Unplug connector
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Clean plug-in connection
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve!
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and O-ring .
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and O-ring .
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from inner tube
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onto connecting cap
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on the silencer cap.
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of the fuel pump.
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of the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air.
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in the outer tube.
M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
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