Yamaha Tracer MT09TRA - Service manual > Removing the fuel tank

1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the fuel tank cap with a pump.

2. Remove:

• Fuel tank front cover/Front side panel/Front side cowling
• Passenger seat/Rider seat
• Fuel tank cover

3. Disconnect:

• Fuel hose (fuel tank side)
• Fuel pump coupler
• Fuel tank drain hose
• Fuel tank breather hose

WARNING

Cover fuel hose connections with a cloth when disconnecting them. Residual pressure in the fuel lines could cause fuel to spurt out when removing the hose.

NOTICE

Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by hand.

Do not forcefully disconnect the hose with tools.

TIP

• To remove the fuel hose from the fuel pump, slide the fuel hose connector cover "1" on the end of the hose in the direction of the arrow shown, press the two buttons "2" on the sides of the connector, and then remove the hose.
• Before removing the hose, place a few rags in the area under where it will be removed.
• It is prohibited to wear the cotton work gloves or equivalent coverings.

4. Remove:

• Fuel tank

TIP

Do not set the fuel tank down so that the installation surface of the fuel pump is directly under the tank. Be sure to lean the fuel tank in an upright position.

Removing the fuel pump

1. Remove:

• Fuel pump
• NOTICE
• Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a strong shock.
• Do not touch the base section of the fuel sender.

Checking the fuel pump body

1. Check:

• Fuel pump body

Obstruction → Clean.

Cracks/damage → Replace fuel pump assembly.

Checking the fuel pump operation

1. Check:

• Fuel pump operation

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