CAUTION
Both fuel and water will drain from the separator during the following
procedure. Use caution and observe all fuel safety precautions when handling
fuel.
1. Remove the seat. Disconnect the battery.
2. Place an appropriate container under the fuel filter drain to catch fluids (water
and fuel).
3. Slightly loosen the bleed screw to relieve fuel pressure in the filter. Do not
tighten the screw at this time.
4. Reach under the fuel filter and slightly loosen the drain valve
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until the
fluids drain from the drain hole. Do not completely unscrew the drain valve.
5. When fluids stop draining from the valve, tighten the valve firmly (by hand
only).
6. Reconnect the battery.
7. Turn the ignition key on to engage the fuel pump. Leave the key on only until
fuel begins to spit from the bleed screw
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, then tighten the screw.
8. Clean up any spilled fuel and soiled shop towels properly.
9. Cycle the key switch from OFF to ON six times, waiting three seconds at
each “ON” cycle to allow the fuel pump to cycle.
10. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
11. Reinstall the seat.
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MAINTENANCE
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