Yamaha VZ150Z, Owner'S Manual

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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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NOTE:
If any water is in the fuel, the float
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will
rise. If so, remove the cup and drain the
water.
1) Loosen and remove the locking tab
bolt and tab
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. Slightly loosen the fil-
ter 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 ele-
ment and O-ring
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to make sure they
are in good condition. Replace them if
necessary.
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