Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

INSPECTION
- Check the hoses and pipes for cracks, bends, deformation, deterioration or clogging.
- Check the fuel tank cap for operation.
- Check the fuel tank for deformation, corrosion or cracks.
- Check the fuel tank for entry of dust or foreign material.

NOTE: If the inside of the fuel tank is to be cleaned, use any one of the following:
(1) Kerosene
(2) Trichloroethylene
(3) A neutral emulsion type detergent

- Check the in-tank fuel filter for damage or clogging.





OVERFILL LIMITER (TWO-WAY VALVE) INSPECTION
A simple way for checking the overfill limiter is to remove the limiter and lightly blow air into either the inlet or outlet by mouth. If the air passes after a slight resistance, 9venfill limiter is in good condition.





SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
8. INSTALLATION OF LEVELING HOSE / 7. VAPOR HOSE / 6. RETURN HOSE
When attaching the hoses to the pipes, be sure that the hose is attached until its end comes in touch with the bulge of the pipe as shown in the illustration.





5. INSTALLATION OF FUEL HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
When connecting the fuel high pressure hose to pump, tighten the flare nut by hand, and then tighten it to 32 - 42 Nm (23 - 30 ft.lbs.) torque being careful not to twist the fuel hose.