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10.31Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer x
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
Info
Over a period, the fibers of the insulating material vanish into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
– Remove the main silencer. ( p. 41)
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– Remove all screws from the main silencer. Remove locking cap and outer
tube .
– Pull the glass fiber yarn filling from inner tube .
– Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
– Mount the new glass fiber yarn filling on the inner tube.
– Slide outer tube over the glass fiber yarn filling.
– Insert locking cap into the outer tube.
– Mount and tighten all screws.
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 41)
10.32Removing the fuel tank 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 between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 39)
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– Disconnect electric plug-in connection of the fuel pump.
– Thoroughly clean plug-in connection of the fuel line using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line will clog the fuel injection jets.
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