Removing The Fuel Tank - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

11 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 fuel 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 screws
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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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Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling on the inner tube.
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Mount the glass fiber yarn filling so that the thermal protec-
tion foil is positioned on the right in the direction of travel.
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Slide outer tube over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn
filling.
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Seal the connecting cap
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Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
V01312-10
Screw, main silencer
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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from inner tube
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to the outer tube with silicone.
M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
p. 55)
p. 52)
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