Yamaha EF1000iS — Drain the fuel (storage)
Maintenance · fuel system
For the Yamaha EF1000iS, from the Yamaha owner's manual.
Before you start
- Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.
- Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
Procedure
- Remove the fuel tank cap. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container using a hand siphon. Install the fuel tank cap.
- Remove the cover. Drain fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw on the carburetor float chamber.
- Turn the fuel cock knob to OFF. Start the engine and leave it run until it stops.
Tools required
- hand siphon Amazon
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Source: Yamaha owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.