Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank:

SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF DRAIN PLUG
Remove the drain plug and drain the fuel.

INSPECTION
- Check the hoses and pipes tor cracks or damage.
- Check the fuel tank cap for malfunction.
- Check the fuel tank for deformation, corrosion or crack.
- Check the fuel tank for dust or foreign material.

NOTE
If the inside of the fuel tank is to be cleaned, use any one of the following:
(1) Kerosene
(2) Trichloroethylene
(3) A neutral emulsion type detergent

- Check the in-tank fuel filter for damage or clogging.





CHECKING TWO-WAY VALVE
Lightly breathe into the inlet and outlet. If the air passes through after slight resistance, then the valve may be considered good.

SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION





(17)
INSTALLATION OF TWO-WAY VALVE
Install so that the two-way valve is facing in the direction shown In the illustration.





(16)(12)(6) CONNECTION OF VAPOR HOSE
(10)(3) RETURN HOSE
When attaching the fuel hose to the pipe, be sure that the hose is attached all the way up to the bulge as shown in the illustration.





(11)(4) CONNECTION OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE
Temporarily tighten the flare nut by hand, and then tighten it to the specified torque, being careful that the fuel hose does not become twisted.