Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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[Fuel tank purging procedure]
WARNING:
This purging procedure will NOT remove
all fuel vapor. Do not attempt any repair
on tank where heat or flame is required, as
an explosion resulting in personal injury
cou Id occur.
The following procedure is used for purging the
fuel tank.
1) After removing fuel tank, remove all hoses,
fuel level gauge from fuel tank.
2) Drain all remaining fuel from tank.
3) Move tank to flushing area.
4) Fill tank with warm water or tap water, and
agitate vigorously and drain. Repeat this
washing until inside of tank is clean.
Replace tank if inside is rusty.
5) Completely flush out remaining water after
washing.
Installation]
Reverse removal procedure for installation using
care for the following.
Tightening torque
30-45
Nm
for fuel tank
4.5
kg-m)
drain plug (22.0 32.5 lb-ft)
Refer to Fig. 4-2-5 for piping and clamp posi-
tions.
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Make sure for correct hose-to-pipe connec-
tion.
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Clamp hoses securely.
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Upon completion of installation, start engine
and check hose joints for leaks.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Fuel Lines
Visually inspect fuel lines and connections for
evidence of fuel leakage, hose cracking, and
damage. Make sure all clamps are secure.
Repair leaky joints, if any.
Replace hoses that are suspected of being crack-
ed.
Fig. 4-2-14
Fuel Filler (tank) Cap
Visually inspect gasket of fuel filler cap.
If it is damaged or deteriorated, replace filler cap
with new one.
NOTE:
If cap requires replacement, only a cap with
the same features should be used. Failure to
use correct cap can result in a serious malfunc-
tion of the system.
Fig. 4-2-15
Fuel filler cap
2. Fuel filler capgasket
Fuel Filter
As said before, this filter does not permit dis-
assembly: it is to be replaced with a new one
periodically.
Replace fuel filter referring to previous item of
“Fuel Filter Removal and Installation”.
This servicing must be performed in a well
ventilated area and away from any open
flames (such as gas hot water heaters).
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