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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 70

Dismounting the fuel tankbx

Danger

Fire hazardಘFuel can easily catch fire.

ದ Never fill up 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.

ದ Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.

Warning

Danger of poisoningಘFuel is poisonous and a health hazard.

ದ Avoid contact between fuel and 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. Store fuel in a suitable canister ac-

cording to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.

ದ Remove the seat. ( P. 69)

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ದ Turn the handleb of the fuel tap to the OFF position. (Figureb500137-10b P. 20)

ದ Pull off the fuel hose.

Info

Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.

ದ Remove screwsb

 with collar sleeve.

(Every EXC-R models)

ದ Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.

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ದ Remove screwb with collar sleeve.

ದ Remove the tube from the fuel tank vent line.

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ದ Pull both spoilers to the side of the radiator bracketb and take the fuel tank away

upwards.

Installing the fuel tankbx