fuel tank removal YAMAHA VX CRUISER 2005 Owners Manual

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Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION:@ Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting
water or other contaminants in the fuel
tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor
running or engine damage.
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1. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap, and then
slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
3. Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank as indicated a in the
illustration.
Fuel tank capacity:
60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
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Pre-operation check points
EJU21210
Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.) Leave
the engine compartment open for a few min-
utes to allow any fuel vapors to escape.
While the engine compartment is open,
check for loose electrical connections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Hull and deck
Check the hull and deck for cracks or
other damage. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.
EJU21220
Fuel level
Check the fuel system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions before each use.
(See page 4-10 for check points and correct
procedures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Check the fuel level in the tank and
replenish if necessary. (See page 3-4 for
filling instructions.)
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