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VL1500K5 ('05-MODEL)
FUEL PRESSURE INSPECTION
• Remove the seats. (!Page 121)
• Remove the speedometer and fuel inlet cover.
(!VL1500 Service Manual 6-3)
• Remove the left frame head cover and left frame upper cover.
(!VL1500 Service Manual 6-3)
• Place a rag under the fuel feed hose.
• Remove the fuel feed hose 1.
• Install the special tools between the fuel tank and fuel delivery
pipe.
# 09940-40211: Fuel pressure gauge adaptor
09940-40220: Fuel pressure gauge hose attachment
09915-74511: Oil pressure gauge set
Turn the ignition switch ON and check the fuel pressure.
" Fuel pressure: Approx. 300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm
If the fuel pressure is lower than the specification, inspect the
following items:
* Clogged fuel filter
* Pressure regulator
* Fuel pump
If the fuel pressure is higher than the specification, inspect the
following items:
* Fuel pump check valve
* Pressure regulator
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* Before removing the special tools, turn the ignition
switch to OFF position and release the fuel pressure
slowly.
* Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Keep
heat, sparks and flame away.
A To fuel tank.
B To fuel delivery pipe.
, 43 psi)
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