SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 75
16.1Changing the fuel screen x
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.
– Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See the notes on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid contact of the fuel with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse imme-
diately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed,
contact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
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.
Preliminary work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 41)
–
Remove the fuel tank. x ( p. 44)
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Main work
– Thoroughly clean the vehicle in the vicinity of the throttle valve body.
– Release screw clamp 1 and pull off the fuel hose.
– Pull fuel screen 2 out of the connecting piece.
– Push the new fuel screen into the connecting piece until it engages.
– Mount the fuel hose and secure it with the screw clamp.
Follow-up work
–
Install the fuel tank. x ( p. 45)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 41)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and check the response.
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