Removing The Fuel Tank; Removing The Fuel Pump - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

REMOVING THE FUEL TANK

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1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank cap with a pump.
2. Remove:
2
• fuel hose connector cover 1
3. Disconnect:
3
• fuel hose 2
1 • fuel pump coupler 3
• fuel tank breather hose 4
CAUTION:
• Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by
hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the
hose with tools.
• Although the fuel has been removed from
the fuel tank, be careful when removing
the fuel hoses, since there may be fuel
remaining in it.
• Do not disconnect the fuel hose except
the fuel hose connector of the fuel pump
feeding side.
NOTE:
Before removing the hoses, place a few rags in
the area under where it will be removed.
4. Remove:
• fuel tank

REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP

1. Remove:
• fuel pump bracket
• fuel pump
• fuel pump gasket
CAUTION:
• Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a
strong shock.
• Do not touch the base section of the fuel
sender.
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