Buell P3, Service Manual

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1-38 2007 Buell P3: Maintenance
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WARNING
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WARNING
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)
4. Remove two allen head screws from fuel valve and pull
assembly from fuel tank bore.
5. Remove o-ring from flange of fuel valve assembly. Dis-
card o-ring.
6. Carefully unthread fuel filter strainer from fuel valve
assembly.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean strainer using a suitable solvent. Replace strainer if
any damage is found.
INSTALLATION
1. Carefully thread fuel filter strainer onto fuel valve assem-
bly.
2. Install new o-ring into groove on flange of fuel valve
assembly.
3. Insert fuel valve assembly into fuel tank bore and install
two allen head screws. Alternately tighten screws to 19-
21 in-lbs (2.2-2.3 Nm).
4. Push hose onto outlet fitting at side of fuel valve. Turn
slotted screw to tighten band clamp.
5. Verify that handle of fuel supply valve is in the “OFF”
position and fill the fuel tank.
6. Rotate handle of fuel supply valve to “ON” and carefully
inspect for fuel leaks. Return the valve to the “OFF” posi-
tion when finished.
7. Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into
threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
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WARNING
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
8. Position seat on frame backbone, so that tongue at bot-
tom engages slot in frame weldment. Push down on rear
of seat until spring-loaded latch fully engages groove of
seat pin.