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Step
4
Installing the Fuel Tank
Parts needed for this step:
Qty.
Part
1
Fuel tank with studs installed
2
Bolt, 5/16 X 7/8 inch
2
Lock nut, 5/16 inch
4
Washer, 5/16 inch
1
Hose clamp
2
Lock washer, 5/16 inch
2
Spring
Procedure
1. Align fuel tank with the top of the rear frame (Fig. 8).
2. Secure the right side of the fuel tank to the rear frame
with 2 bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch), lock washers (5/16 inch)
and washers (5/16 inch) (Fig. 8).
3. Secure the left side of the fuel tank to the rear frame
with 2 studs, washers (5/16 inch), springs and locknuts
(5/16 inch) (Fig. 8).
Note: Tighten left side of the fuel tank until it is
completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn.
This will allow the spring to work.
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Figure 8
1.
Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch
2.
Lock washer, 5/16 inch
3.
Washer, 5/16 inch
4.
Stud
5.
Spring
6.
Locknut
Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel fitting before
installing the fuel line.
4. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 9).
5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and
secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1.
Fuel line
2.
Hose clamp
3.
Fuel fitting
