Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 42 of 762
Periodic Maintenance › Fuel Hose Replacement
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2-20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
When removing with flat tip screwdriver
•Insert the flat tip screwdriver [A] into slit on the joint lock
[B].
•Turn the driver to disconnect the joint lock.
When removing with fingers
•Open and push up [C] the joint lock with your fingers.
NOTICE
Prying or excessively widening the joint lock ends
for fuel hose removal will permanently deform the
joint lock, resulting in a loose or incomplete lock
that may allow fuel to leak and create the potential
for a fire explosion. To prevent fire or explosion
from a damaged joint lock, do not pry or excessively
widen the joint lock ends when removing the fuel
hose. The joint lock has a retaining edge that locks
around the housing.
• Pull the fuel hose joint [A] out of the delivery pipe [B].
WARNING
Fuel is flammable and explosive under certain con-
ditions and can cause severe burns. Be prepared
for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely
wiped up immediately. When the fuel hose is dis-
connected, fuel spills out from the hose and the
pipe. Cover the hose connection with a clean shop
towel to prevent fuel spillage.
• Clean the delivery pipe.
• Cover the delivery pipe with the vinyl bag to keep it clean.
• Remove the vinyl bag on the pipe.
• foreign materials
Check that there are no flaws, burrs, and adhesion of
on the delivery pipe [A].
• Replace the fuel hose with a new one.
• Routing section
Run the fuel hose correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose
(18-2)).
• Insert the fuel hose joint [A] straight onto the delivery pipe
until the hose joint clicks.
• Push the joint lock [B].