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Gas Tank
REMOVING
1. Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position; then
remove the seat and side panels.
2. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the rear of
the front body to the frame; then remove two rein-
stallable rivets (B) securing the gas tank cover to
the body.
KC219A
3. Remove the gas tank cap; then remove the gas
tank cover. Place gas tank cap back on tank.
KC220
4. Remove the gas tank valve knob.
5. Remove the cap screw securing the gas tank to the
frame and using a suitable block, support the rear of
the tank; then remove the clamp securing the gasline
hose and remove the hose from the gas tank valve.
KC241A
6. Using a suitable block, hold the front body open
and remove the gas tank to the rear. Account for
the heat shield.
KC260
KC262
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all gas tank components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all hoses for cracks or leaks.
3. Inspect tank cap and tank for leaks, holes, and
damaged threads.
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leak-
age, there should be no welding, smoking, open
flames, etc., in the area.
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