ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Fuel Level Sending Unit
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Fuel/Hour Gauge Installation
1. Install a new gauge into hole in dash until flange seats against dash (Figure 12-23, Page 12-22).
2. Slide the mounting bracket onto the two threaded studs on the fuel/hour gauge and secure with two
lock washers and two hex nuts. Tighten to 2.5 in-lb (.28 N·m). Place one drop of Loctite™ on each hex
nut. Do not allow Loctite to come into contact with the fuel/hour gauge casing.
3. Connect the orange wire from the fuel level sending unit to the No. 1 terminal, the blue wire to the No. 2
terminal, the white wire to the No. 4 terminal, and the black wire to the No. 3 terminal on the fuel/hour
gauge. See Wiring Diagram, Section 11, Page 11-6.
4. Coat the terminals with Battery Protector Spray (CCI 1014305).
5. Install the dash panel in reverse order of removal.
6. Connect battery cables, positive cable first and tighten the terminals to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m). Coat termi-
nals with Battery Protector Spray (CCI 1014305).
FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 12-1.
The fuel level sending unit is an integral part of the fuel tank and should never be removed. Thoroughly test
the fuel level sending unit before replacing the fuel tank.
Testing the Fuel Level Sending Unit
See Test Procedure 25, Section 11, Page 11-39.
RPM LIMITER
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 12-1.
Testing the RPM Limiter
See Test Procedure 15, Section 11, Page 11-34.
RPM Limiter Removal
1. Access the engine compartment. See DANGER on page 12-1.
1.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is engaged.
1.2. Remove both seats from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable (–) first (Figure 12-1, Page 12-2).
3. Disconnect the white/black wire from the black wire at the bullet connector located near the RPM limiter
4. Disconnect the other black wire at the other bullet connector near the RPM limiter.
5. Remove the flange head bolts from the RPM limiter band and remove the RPM limiter and damper