Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 357

Fuel
tank - removal
1. Raise and prop the tank (see page 11-151).
Note:
• Make a note of, or mark the position of the
breather hose and the wiring harness on the
underside side of the tank.
2. Disconnect the breather hose and the electrical
connectors to the fuel pump and the fuel level
sensor.
1.
Breather hose
2. Fuel pump electrical connector
3. Fuel level sensor electrical connector
3. Delach the breather hose and the harness from the
clips beneath the fuel tank.
The fuel hose will contain fuel under pressure. When
releasing the fuel hose union, wear eye protection and
protective clothing and ensure that the pressurised fuel
is not exposed to naked flames, light bulbs, etc. A fire,
causing personal injury and damage to property, may
result from fuel exposure to naked names, light bulbs
and any other source of ignition.
Fuel System/Engine Management
Note:
• The fuel supply system Is fitted with a check
valve to prevent fuel flow from the tank when
the hose is disconnected. It is not necessary to
plug the connection.
4. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump plate in
the base of the tank and discard the sealing washers.
Drain the hose contents into a suitable fuel container.
1.
Fuel hose
5. Support the fuel tank while removing the rear
mounting bolt.
Raise the tank from the frame and have a colleague
collect the tank prop.
Note:
• Store the tank prop In a convenient place,
ready for when the tank is refitted.
Z Place the fuel tank in a safe place.
SelVice Manual - Rocket III
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