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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)
Lift up and hold the spring
1
to
loosen the filter cup ring nut
2
.
2)
Remove the filter cup
3
, catching any
spilled fuel in a rag.
3)
Remove the filter element
4
, 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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