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REMOVING SEDIMENT FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM
Avoid getting dust, dirt, water, and/or debris in the fuel tank. If the fuel tank
has become contaminated, it will need to be drained and new fuel will need to
be added. Certain fuel system components will also need to be cleaned. Follow
the steps below to remove contamination from the fuel system:
1. Park the mini bike on a firm, level surface and turn the engine stop
switch to the “off” position.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the “on” position.
3. Locate a secondary container, such as a plastic bucket, to catch the gas-
oline that you will drain from the tank.
4. Take a pair of pliers and release the pressure on the fuel filter clamp that
holds the fuel line and the fuel filter together.
5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter and let the gasoline flow through
the fuel filter into the secondary container. If no fuel drains, your fuel
filter might be clogged. With a wrench, remove the fuel filter so gasoline
can flow directly from the tank into the secondary container.
6. Drain the entire tank.
7. If you have not already done so in step 3 above, use a wrench to remove
the fuel filter.
8. Clean the filter thoroughly to remove all debris.
9. If you notice excessive debris in the drained fuel or in the fuel filter, you
will need to run additional fuel through the tank to clear out any re-
maining debris. Add gasoline to the tank, letting it flow through the tank
and into the secondary container. Continue adding fuel until no debris
remains in the tank.
10. Screw the fuel filter back into the fuel tank.
11. Attach the fuel line to the fuel filter and secure the fuel filter clamp back
into its original position.
12. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
13. If sediment has been found in the fuel tank, you will also need to clean
the carburetor sediment cup. Unscrew the carburetor drain screw. Let
the gasoline flow into a secondary container until the fuel flows clean.
Reinsert the carburetor drain screw.
14. If necessary, add additional fuel to the tank to replace the fuel you
drained in step 11.
15. Use a cloth to wipe away any gasoline that spilled on or around the mini bike.
16. Start the mini bike and visually examine the fuel system for leaks be-
fore riding.