TOHATSU BFT 250A, Service Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING
• Disconnect the battery cable from the battery
negative (–) terminal before relieving the fuel
pressure.
• Replace the sealing washer when the service check
bolt is loosened or removed.
Remove the L./R. engine under cover (page 6-3).
Set a wrench on the service check bolt [1] beside of the
fuel strainer (high pressure side).
Place a shop towel or equivalent material [2] over the
service check bolt.
Loosen the service check bolt approximately one turn
slowly to relieve the fuel pressure.
After relieving the fuel pressure, remove the service
check bolt [1] and replace the sealing washer with a
new one [2]. Tighten the service check bolt to the
specified torque.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
[1]
[2]
TORQUE: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
[1]
[2]