Maintenance50Checkpoints Fuel system parts leakage Fuel line joint leakage Fuel line cracks or other damage Fuel connector leakageEMU28980Inspecting fuel filterWARNINGEWM00310Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va-pors are flammable and explosive. If you have any question about properlydoing this procedure, consult yourYamaha dealer. Do not perform this procedure on a hotor running engine. Allow the engine tocool. There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keepaway from sparks, cigarettes, flames orother sources of ignition. This procedure will allow some fuel tospill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up anyspilled fuel immediately. The fuel filter must be reassembledcarefully with the O-ring, filter cup, andhoses in place. Improper assembly orreplacement could result in a fuel leak,which could result in a fire or explosionhazard.EMU29961Cleaning fuel filter1. Loosen the filter cup ring nut.2. Remove the filter cup, catching anyspilled fuel in a rag.3. Remove the filter element, and wash it insolvent. Allow it to dry. Inspect the filter el-ement and O-ring to make sure they arein good condition. Replace them if neces-sary. If any water is found in the fuel, theYamaha portable fuel tank or other fueltanks should be checked and cleaned.1. Locking tab2. Filter cup ring nut
