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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.
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1) Lift up and hold the spring
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to
loosen the filter cup ring nut
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.
2) Remove the filter cup
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, catching any
spilled fuel in a rag.
3) Remove the filter element
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, and
wash it in solvent. Allow it to dry.
Inspect the filter element and O-ring
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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.
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