Cleaning Fuel Filter - Yamaha VX200C Owner's Manual

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CLEANING FUEL FILTER

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Gasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, and
its vapors are flammable and explosive.
8 If you have any question about properly
8 Do not perform this procedure on a hot
8 There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keep
8 This procedure will allow some fuel to
8 The fuel filter must be reassembled
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1) Lift up and hold the spring 1 to
2) Remove the filter cup 3, catching any
3) Remove the filter element 4, and
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doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
or running engine. Allow the engine to
cool.
away from sparks, cigarettes, flames or
other sources of ignition.
spill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
carefully with O-ring, filter cup, and
hoses in place. Improper assembly can
result in a fuel leak, which could result
in a fire or explosion hazard.
loosen the filter cup ring nut 2.
spilled fuel in a rag.
wash it in solvent. Allow it to dry.
Inspect the filter element and O-ring
5 to make sure they are in good con-
dition. Replace them if necessary. If
any water is found in the fuel, the
Yamaha portable fuel tank or other
fuel tanks should be checked and
cleaned.
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