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INSPECTING FUEL FILTER
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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 or
replacement can result in a fuel leak,
which could result in a fire or explosion
hazard.
EMU00980*
NOTE:
If any water is in the fuel, the red float in
the fuel filter unit will rise. If so, remove
the cup and drain the water.
1)
Remove the filter cup
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, catching any
spilled fuel in a container.
2)
Remove the filter element
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, wash it
in solvent, and allow it to dry. Inspect
the filter element, O-ring
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, and float
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to make sure they are in good con-
dition, and replace if necessary.
3)
Re-install the filter element in the fil-
ter housing
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and properly re-insert
the float into the filter cup.
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