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2005 Buell P3: Maintenance 1-39
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FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AND FILTER STRAINER 1.21
REMOVAL
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Stop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel sys-
tem. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
1. Remove seat. Depress latch at bottom and pull seat up
and back to remove.
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To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Unthread bolt and remove battery negative cable (black)
from battery negative (-) terminal.
3. Drain fuel tank as follows:
a. See Figure 1-45. Rotate handle on the fuel supply
valve to the fully vertical position (4) of to shut the
gasoline supply to the carburetor “OFF”.
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Gasoline can drain from the fuel line when disconnected
from fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive, which could result in death or serious
injury. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately and dispose of
rags in a suitable manner. (00260a)
b. Turn slotted screw to loosen band clamp on outlet
fitting at side of fuel valve. Pull hose from fitting.
c. Attach length of spare hose to outlet fitting. Place
free end of hose into a suitable container.
d. See Figure 1-45. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve
to “RES(ERVE)” (6) of to start the flow of fuel.
e. Once the fuel tank is completely drained, rotate han-
dle of fuel supply valve to “OFF”. Remove spare
hose from outlet fitting.
Figure 1-45. Fuel Supply Valve
1. Fuel supply valve
2. Filter strainer
3. Band clamp
4. Fuel supply - “OFF” position
5. Fuel supply - “ON” position
6. Fuel supply - “RESERVE” position
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