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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all gas tank components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all hoses for cracks or leaks.
3. Inspect gas tank cap and tank for leaks, holes, and
damaged threads.
INSTALLING
1. Place the gas tank into position on the frame; then
install the gas hoses to the gas tank valve on the
frame according to the tags made during removing.
MD2394
2. Install and tighten the gas tank cap screws securely.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the cap screws securing
the gas tank.
MD2393
3. Install the front fender panel with the eight washers,
four Phillips-head cap screws, and six nuts and
tighten securely.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the cap screws and nuts
securing the front fender panel.
4. Install the gas tank cap.
5. Install the handlebar aligning the pins in the lower
clamps with the locating holes in the bottom of the
handlebar. Place the top caps into position; then
tighten the cap screws to 10 ft-lb.
MD2138
Gas Tank Valve
This ATV has a valve mounted on the side of the frame
separate from the gas tank. There are three positions: ON,
RES, and OFF.
KM043A
In the OFF position, the valve will not allow gasoline to
flow to the carburetor. In the ON position (the normal
operating position), gasoline will flow from the tank to
the carburetor. In this position, 1.3 L (0.34 U.S. gal.) of
gasoline will remain in the tank as a reserve quantity.
Moving the valve to the RES position will allow the
operator to use the remaining gasoline in the tank. When
turning the valve to any of the three positions, be sure the
indicator is pointed directly at the position desired.
REMOVING/INSPECTING
1. Remove the cap screw securing the valve to the
frame; then pull the valve out far enough to gain
access to the three gas hoses (two to the gas tank, one
to the carburetor).
2. Remove the gas hoses from the valve by releasing
the spring clamps.
3. Inspect for and remove any obstructions in the valve.
INSTALLING
1. Install the gas hoses onto the valve with the spring
clamps.
! WARNING
Drain the gas tank prior to this procedure.