FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 14-25
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∆ DANGER
• Gasoline! Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the
vehicle and service area.
∆ WARNING
• Never attempt to siphon fuel using a hose that does not have a built-in suction device.
• Never attempt to siphon fuel using your mouth.
11. Disconnect the black wire and orange wire from the fuel level sending unit on the tank (Figure 14-19,
Page 14-26). Do NOT remove the lower nut on the center stud of the sending unit. See following
WARNING.
∆ WARNING
• Make sure the key switch is OFF before disconnecting wiring.
12. Remove the vent tube (6) and fuel line (1) from the fuel tank (Figure 14-15, Page 14-20).
13. Loosen the straps (13) and (10) by removing the screws (12 and 14) from the speed nuts (11) (Figure
14. Lift the fuel tank out of the vehicle.
FUEL TANK DISPOSAL
1. Remove the cap from the tank and thoroughly rinse it with water. The cap may be discarded or kept as
a spare.
2. In a well-ventilated area, flush the fuel tank with water to remove any remaining gasoline.
3. In a well-ventilated area, set the tank upside down so that the water can drain out of it. To make sure
that the tank dries completely, allow the tank to sit for 24 hours. See following CAUTION.
∆ CAUTION
• Dispose of wastewater and fuel tank in accordance with federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
FUEL TANK STORAGE
1. Remove the cap from the tank and thoroughly rinse it with water.
2. In a well-ventilated area, flush the fuel tank with water to remove any remaining gasoline.
3. In a well-ventilated area, set the tank upside down so that the water can drain out of it. To make sure
that the tank dries completely, allow the tank to sit for 24 hours.
4. Store the tank upside down, with the cap installed, in a well-ventilated area.
FUEL TANK INSTALLATION
1. With the retaining straps correctly positioned, install the fuel tank in the vehicle.
2. Secure the tank with the retaining straps (13) and (10) (Figure 14-15, Page 14-20).
2.1. Position the straps in the indentions on the tank.
2.2. Install the screws (12 and 14) into the speed nuts (11). Tighten screws to 25 in-lb (2.8 N·m) (Fig-
