Yamaha VX200B, Owner'S Manual

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CLEANING 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 can
result in a fuel leak, which could result
in a fire or explosion hazard.
1) Loosen and remove the locking tab
bolt and tab. Slightly loosen the filter
cup ring nut.
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Locking tab
2) Remove the filter cup, catching any
spilled fuel in a rag.
3) Remove the filter element, and wash
it in solvent. Allow it to dry. Inspect
the filter element and O-ring to make
sure they are in good condition.
Replace them if necessary.
4) Reinstall the filter element in the cup.
Make sure the O-ring is in position in
the cup. Insert the cup and O-ring into
the filter housing. Screw the ring nut
onto the filter housing until the ring is
lightly seated.
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