Throttle Cable Free-Play; Fuel Tank - Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual

4. Bleed any air from the system by turning the igni-
tion switch to the ON position and pumping the
manual primer pump until resistance is felt.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks; then shut off
the engine and install the inner fender splash
panel, right-side engine cover, and seat. Make sure
the seat latches securely.

Throttle Cable Free-Play

To adjust throttle cable free-play, see Section 2.

Fuel Tank

! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made
on the fuel system during which there may be fuel
leakage, there should be no welding, smoking, open
flames, etc., in the area.
REMOVING
NOTE: Fuel tank removal should only be neces-
sary if the tank is leaking fuel or has been contam-
inated with water, dirt, or inadvertently filled with
gasoline.
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1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the rear rack and fenders (see Section 8).
3. Disconnect the hose from the fuel tank to the lift
pump; then disconnect the vent hose and fuel
return hose.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the gas tank to
the frame.
5. Disconnect the fuel gauge connector; then remove
the fuel tank.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Remove the fuel level sensor and fuel pick-up
screen. Account for a seal.
2. Completely drain all contaminated fuel from the
fuel tank; then thoroughly wash the tank out with
hot, soapy water.
3. Dry the tank interior with compressed air. Repeat
steps 2 and 3 until all contaminants are removed.
4. Back-flush the fuel screen with hot, soapy water
and dry with compressed air.
NOTE: If any "pin-holes" are noted in the fuel
screen, replace the fuel level sensor assembly.
5. Inspect the tank cap and filler neck for chipped or
broken threads.
6. Inspect the fuel tank mountings for security, signs
of cracking, or wearing through the tank.
7. Inspect all fuel and vent hoses for cracks, soften-
ing, or deterioration. Replace as required.
INSTALLING
1. Place the fuel tank into position in the frame; then
install the cap screws. Tighten securely.
2. Connect the fuel hose from the lift pump; then
connect the fuel gauge connector.
3. Install the vent hose and fuel return hose; then fill
the fuel tank with diesel fuel.
4. Pump the manual primer pump 12-20 strokes; then
start the engine and inspect for leakage.
5. Install the rear fenders and rack (see Section 8);
then install the seat making sure it latches securely.
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