11 FUEL TANK, SEAT, TRIM 50
11.16 Changing the fuel filter
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
– Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
– The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Warning
Environmental hazard Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
– Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.
Preparatory work
– Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 39)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 38)
– Remove the fuel tank cover. ( p. 39)
– Dismount the fuel tank. ( p. 44)
– Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container.
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Main work
– Take fuel filter 1 out of the holder.
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– Remove hose clamp 2 and pull off the fuel hose.
– Push back hose clamp 3 and remove the fuel filter.
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– Position the fuel filter.
Connection A faces to the left.
– Position the fuel hoses and mount hose clamp 2.
– Position hose clamps 3.
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