Inspecting Fuel Filter; Cleaning Fuel Filter - Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

Checkpoints
Fuel system parts leakage
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Fuel line joint leakage
G
Fuel line cracks or other damage
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Fuel connector leakage
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EMU28980

Inspecting fuel filter

EWM00310
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-
pors are flammable and explosive.
If you have any question about properly
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doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Do not perform this procedure on a hot
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or running engine. Allow the engine to
cool.
There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keep
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away from sparks, cigarettes, flames or
other sources of ignition.
This procedure will allow some fuel to
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spill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
The fuel filter must be reassembled
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carefully with the O-ring, filter cup, and
hoses in place. Improper assembly or
replacement could result in a fuel leak,
which could result in a fire or explosion
hazard.
EMU29032

Cleaning fuel filter

1. Disconnect the water detection switch
connector, if equipped.
2. Remove the bolts that are securing the
fuel filter bracket in place.
1. Locking tab
2. Bolts
3. Filter bracket
4. Filter housing
5. O-ring
6. Filter element
7. Filter cup
8. Filter cup ring nut
Maintenance
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