QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6]

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Warning

• Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure”, while referring to the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”.

Caution

• Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

Type A Removal

1. Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZ-CD 1.6].)

2. Move the retainer upward using a small flathead screwdriver or a similar tool.

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3. Pull out the hose straight from the pipe and disconnect it.

4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from scratches or dirt.

Type B Removal

1. Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZ-CD 1.6].)

Caution

• The quick release connector may be damaged if the release tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the release tab over the stopper.

Note

• The hose can be removed by pushing it to the pipe side to release the lock.

2. Release the retainer shown in the figure.

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3. Disconnect the quick release connector.

4. Cover the disconnect the quick release connector and pipe with vinyl sheeting or similar material to prevent it from scratches or dirt.

Type A Installation

Note

• If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the hose.

1. Inspect the hose and pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

• If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.

2. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the pipe.

3. Install the quick release connector.

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• Insert the pipe straight to the end of the quick release connector.

• Push down the retainer using a finger.

― If the retainer cannot be pushed down, push the pipe further to the quick release connector.

4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected securely.

5. Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZ-CD 1.6].)

Type B Installation