PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Fueling Instructions
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 10-7
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FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
Read DANGER and WARNING on pages 10-1 and 10-2.
∆ DANGER
• Turn key switch to the OFF position before fueling.
• Never pour gasoline into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity, the fuel storage/pumping device must be
grounded. If the pump is not grounded, the vehicle must be grounded to the pump before and
during the fueling operation.
• If the vehicle has an all-weather enclosure installed, the gas tank must be properly vented as
shown (Figure 10-5, Page 10-7).
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
∆ CAUTION
• To allow for expansion, do not fill higher than one inch (2.54 cm) from the top of the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel.
NOTE: Whenever possible, avoid using oxygenated fuels and fuels that are blended with alcohol. Vehicles to
be stored for extended periods should be prepared for storage as instructed in Section 3 of this man-
ual. See Storage – Gasoline Vehicle, Section 3, Page 3-1.
1. Lift and remove seat bottom.
2. The fuel tank is located on passenger side of vehicle. Remove fuel cap and fill the fuel tank with fresh
unleaded gasoline only. See preceding DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE.
3. Replace fuel cap on tank. Make sure cap is tightened securely.
4. Replace seat bottom.
BATTERY
For periodic battery maintenance, see Battery, Section 12, Page 12-31.
Figure 10-5 Fuel Tank
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
TO CARBURETOR
VENT TUBES
GAS TANK
VENT
