Suzuki Intruder 1978 Service Manual page 173

Oil Tank
Removal
1. Front Pads
2. Side Pads
3. Rear Pad
Figure 3- 154
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1. Remove oil tank retaining band, and lift tank to
allow access to elbow fittings on bottom. (See
Figure 3 -155.)
2. Pull oil level tube from fitting at the top of tank
and allow oil to drain into a container of
sufficient capacity to hold the entire 2- 1/ 2
quarts (2.37 liters) of oil tank capacity if
necessary. (See Figure 3-155 .)
3. Disconnect remaining vent and feed tubes and
remove tank.
Inspection
1. Wash remaining oil and res idue from tank with
a mild solvent .
2. Exami ne ta nk for damage, cracks or leaks.
Repair or replace as necessary. Allow solvent
to dry from tank if the ta nk is to be reused .
3. Be sure pick up pipe is installed in the fitting
that supplies oil to the oil pump .
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OIL TANK
If pick up pipe is not installed in the supply
line fitting foreign matter may enter oil
pump resulting in engine failure.
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1. Oil Tank Band
2. Elbow Fitting
3. 1/ 4 x 150 in. (Tank to Tee) Tube
4. T Fitting
5. 1/ 8 x 15.00 in. (Vent) Tube
6. 1/ 4 x 14.50 in. (Oil Level) Tube
7. Oil Tank Pad
8. 1/ 4 x 20.00 in. (Oil Pump Supply) Tube
9. Pick Up Pipe
10. Oil Tank
11. Oil Tank Cap
Figure 3-155