Yamaha 40C, Owner'S Manual

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1) Remove the nut holding the fuel filter
assembly if equipped.
2) Unscrew the filter cup
1
, catching
any spilled fuel in a rag.
3) Remove the filter element
2
, and
wash it in solvent. Allow it to dry.
Inspect the filter element and O-ring
3
to make sure they are in good con-
dition. Replace them if necessary. If
any water is found in the fuel, the
Yamaha portable fuel tank or other
fuel tanks should be checked and
cleaned.
4) Reinstall the filter element in the cup.
Make sure the O-ring is in position in
the cup. Firmly screw the cup onto
the filter housing
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Gasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, and
its vapors are flammable and explosive.
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If you have any question about properly
doing this procedure, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
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Do not perform this procedure on a hot
or running engine. Allow the engine to
cool.
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There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keep
away from sparks, cigarettes, flames or
other sources of ignition.
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This procedure will allow some fuel to
spill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
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The fuel filter must be reassembled
carefully with O-ring, filter cup, and
hoses in place. Improper assembly can
result in a fuel leak, which could result
in a fire or explosion hazard.
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