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WORK
3.5
Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
B00817-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Turn handle
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Pull off the fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screws
(EXC EU/AU, 300 EXC BR)
602742-10
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Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
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Remove screw
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.
602720-11
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Pull both spoilers off of the sides of the radiator bracket
tank.
602721-10
of the seat fixation.
p. 8)
of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
with the collar sleeve.
with the rubber bushing.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
and lift off the fuel
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