Inspecting Fuel Filter - Yamaha 25A Owner's Manual

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INSPECTING 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
doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
8 Do not perform this procedure on a hot
or running engine. Allow the engine to
cool.
8 There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keep
away from sparks, cigarettes, flames or
other sources of ignition.
8 This procedure will allow some fuel to
spill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
8 The fuel filter must be reassembled
carefully with O-ring, filter cup, and
hoses in place. Improper assembly or
replacement can result in a fuel leak,
which could result in a fire or explosion
hazard.
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1) Remove the nut holding the fuel filter
assembly if equipped.
2) Unscrew the filter cup, catching any
spilled fuel in a rag.
3) Remove the filter element, and wash
it in solvent.
Allow it to dry. Inspect the filter ele-
ment and O-ring to make sure they
are in good condition. Replace them if
necessary.
4) Reinstall the filter element in the cup.
Make sure the O-ring in position in
the cup. Firmly screw the cup onto
the filter housing.
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