Buell P3, Service Manual

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2007 Buell P3: Fuel System 4-5
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FUEL TANK COVER/FUEL TANK 4.2
REMOVAL
Fuel Tank Cover
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WARNING
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WARNING
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. See Figure 4-1. Remove seat.
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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. See Figure 4-2. At rear of fuel tank, remove flange bolt
(2), with nylon washer, to release tank cover from clip nut
on T-shaped mounting bracket (3).
4. Carefully cut small cable strap and pull vent tube from fit-
ting at front of fuel cap flange.
5. Remove oil dipstick from threaded hole in frame back-
bone (just rear of steering head). Remove mounting ring
from around threaded hole.
6. See Figure 4-2. Remove tank cover (1) and set aside.
7. Install oil dipstick back into threaded hole in frame back-
bone.
Fuel Tank
1. See Figure 4-5. Rotate the 3-position valve handle on the
fuel valve to the fully vertical position to shut the gasoline
supply to the carburetor OFF.
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With fuel tank drained, gasoline can spill from bore when
supply valve is loosened or removed. 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.
(00277a)
2. Turn slotted screw to loosen band clamp on outlet fitting
at side of fuel valve. Pull hose from fitting.
3. See Figure 4-2. At rear of fuel tank, remove remaining
two flange bolts (4) to release T-shaped mounting
bracket from frame backbone.
4. Remove left side air box cover. See 4.3 AIR CLEANER.
5. See Figure 4-3. Moving to front of vehicle, pry rubber stops
from weld studs on each side of frame backbone.
6. Raise rear of fuel tank and slide assembly rearward to
remove from frame.
Figure 4-1. Remove Seat
Figure 4-2. Remove Tank Cover Fuel Tank
1. Seat pin
2. Latch
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1. Tank cover
2. Flange bolt
3. T-Shaped mounting bracket
4. T-Shaped mounting bracket mounting bolts (2)
5. Fuel tank
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