buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
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FUEL SUPPLY VALVE
GENERAL
The fuel supply valve is located on the left side, below the fuel
tank. The gasoline supply to the carburetor is shut OFF when
the handle is in the vertical position. For gasoline main sup-
ply, turn the handle to the 3 o’clock position (horizontal rear-
ward). For gasoline reserve supply, turn the handle to the 9
o’clock position (horizontal forward). Turn valve to OFF posi-
tion (vertical) when engine is not running.
tank. The gasoline supply to the carburetor is shut OFF when
the handle is in the vertical position. For gasoline main sup-
ply, turn the handle to the 3 o’clock position (horizontal rear-
ward). For gasoline reserve supply, turn the handle to the 9
o’clock position (horizontal forward). Turn valve to OFF posi-
tion (vertical) when engine is not running.
REMOVAL
1
WARNING
Gasoline can be extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks when
refueling or servicing the fuel system. Inadequate safety
precautions may result in personal injury.
sive. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks when
refueling or servicing the fuel system. Inadequate safety
precautions may result in personal injury.
1.
Turn fuel supply valve OFF.
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WARNING
A small amount of gasoline may drain from the fuel hose
when disconnected from the carburetor. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately and dispose of rags in a
suitable manner. Gasoline can be extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Inadequate safety precautions may
result in personal injury.
when disconnected from the carburetor. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately and dispose of rags in a
suitable manner. Gasoline can be extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Inadequate safety precautions may
result in personal injury.
2.
Remove fuel hose and clamp from fuel supply valve.
3.
Attach an additional length of hose to fuel supply valve.
Place free end of drain hose into a proper, clean con-
tainer of adequate size. Turn supply valve to reserve
(RES). Drain gasoline from tank into container. Remove
temporary drain hose.
Place free end of drain hose into a proper, clean con-
tainer of adequate size. Turn supply valve to reserve
(RES). Drain gasoline from tank into container. Remove
temporary drain hose.
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WARNING
Even with the fuel tank completely drained, a small
amount of gasoline may leak from the bore when the fuel
supply valve is loosened or removed. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately and dispose of rags in a
suitable manner. Gasoline can be extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Inadequate safety precautions may
result in personal injury.
amount of gasoline may leak from the bore when the fuel
supply valve is loosened or removed. Thoroughly wipe
up any spilt fuel immediately and dispose of rags in a
suitable manner. Gasoline can be extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Inadequate safety precautions may
result in personal injury.
4.
Remove two screws and fuel supply valve assembly.
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND
REPAIR
REPAIR
1.
Clean or replace filter strainer (located inside fuel tank
above fuel supply valve). Filter strainer threads into valve
body.
above fuel supply valve). Filter strainer threads into valve
body.
2.
Flush fuel tank to remove all dirt.
INSTALLATION
1.
Attach fuel supply valve to tank with two
screws. Tighten to 34-37
in-lbs
(3.8-4.2 Nm).
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CAUTION
Screws thread directly into plastic fuel tank. Overtighten-
ing screws will strip the tank threads and require a
replacement fuel tank to be installed upon subsequent
removal of the fuel supply valve.
ing screws will strip the tank threads and require a
replacement fuel tank to be installed upon subsequent
removal of the fuel supply valve.
2.
Connect fuel hose with a
new
clamp and HOSE CLAMP
PLIERS (Part No. HD-41137).
Figure 4-23. Fuel Supply Valve
Screw
Handle in
RES(ERVE)
position
Screw
Handle in ON
position
Filter strainer
(shown unscrewed
from valve body)
Handle in
OFF position
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