11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 44
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Main work
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Remove screws
. Take off silencer cap
with O-ring
and outer tube
.
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Pull glass fiber yarn filling
from the inner tube.
– Clean the parts that are to be reinstalled.
–
Mount new glass fiber yarn filling
on the inner tube.
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Slide outer tube
over the inner tube with the new glass fiber yarn filling.
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Insert silencer cap
with O-ring
into the outer tube.
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Mount and tighten screws
with toothed washers.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 43)
11.31 Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
– Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
– Switch off the engine for refueling.
– Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
– If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 40)
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Turn tap handle
on the fuel tap to the OFF position.
(Figure S01157-10 p. 12)
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Main work
– Pull off fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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Remove screw
.
– Remove the tube from the fuel tank breather.