Fuel System Cleaning Procedure

Important
^ Only use oil free compressed air to blow out fuel pipes.
^ If the in-line fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected internally and cleaned if necessary.

Fuel Tank

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Relieve fuel system pressure see "Fuel System Pressure Relief," in this section.
3. Drain and remove fuel tank, see "Fuel Tank Assembly," in this section.
4. Remove fuel sender assembly, see "Fuel Sender Assembly," in this section.

Inspect
^ Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, the fuel pump strainer must be inspected. If strainer is contaminated, it must be replaced and the fuel pump must be inspected.
^ Inspect fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If found, fuel pump should be replaced.

Important: When flushing fuel tank, the fuel and water mixture needs to be treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

5. Pour water out of fuel sender assembly opening (rock tank to be sure that removal of water from tank is complete).

Installation

1. Install fuel sender assembly, see "Fuel Sender Assembly," in this section.
2. Fuel tank see "Fuel Tank Assembly," in this section.
3. Add fuel and install fuel filler cap.
4. Negative battery cable.


Inspect

Turn ignition switch to "ON" position for two seconds, then turn to "OFF" for ten seconds. Again turn to "ON" position and check for fuel leaks.