ZENAIR CH 2000 SERVICE MANUAL
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SECTION VIII
FUEL SYSTEM
GENERAL
The CH2000 has two fuel tank options:
- one rear tank - Fig. 19
- two wing tanks - Fig. 20
The Figures show the line routing and accessories.
When work is performed on the fuel system, assure good ventilation, no smoking, ready
availability of fire fighting equipment
TROUBLE SHOOTING
See Table p. 8.3.
REAR TANK SYSTEM - Fig. 19
The rear tank is held in place under the baggage shelf by two straps. A rubber hose with
hose clamps connects the filler to the tank. Vent is through the cap. The strainer (finger
screen) is at the tank outlet. The larger fuel hose connected to the easy drain (beside the
gascolator under the fuselage, left side near the wing leading edge) is the fuel tank "sump".
The fuel valve is of the ON/OFF position type.
REPLACEMENT OF REAR TANK
1. Drain the fuel from tank.
2. Disconnect the filler neck.
3. Disconnect the wiring from sender unit. (See Fig. 19 and Fig. 2)
4. Disconnect the fuel lines at the tank outlet (bottom of tank).
5. Disconnect the grounding (left side, bottom of tank).
6. Disconnect the straps (bolts) and remove the tank.
REINSTALL in the reverse order, after checking the cork padding for damage and proper
position. (All upper edges, top and sides, and under the straps: adhesive - “3M Scotch
Grip 847”.
Check all connections for condition, leaks and safety.
FUEL SENDER UNIT (under the fuel gauge cover plate: see Fig. 2)
REMOVE the sender after removing the five screws.
REINSTALL with the cork seal ring and the five screws.
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