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Yamaha EF1000iS / EF6300iSDE — Drain the fuel (storage prep)

Maintenance · Fuel system

For the Yamaha EF1000iS / EF6300iSDE, from the Yamaha owner's manual.

Before you start

  • Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous

Procedure

  1. Turn the engine switch to STOP.
  2. Remove the fuel tank cap and extract fuel using a handsiphon; install the cap.
  3. Turn the fuel cock knob to ON.
  4. Start the engine and let it run until it stops (~20 minutes).
  5. Remove the front cover screws.
  6. Drain remaining fuel from carburetor float chamber drain screw.
  7. Tighten the drain screw.
  8. Turn the engine switch to OFF.
  9. Turn the fuel cock knob to OFF.
  10. Install the front cover and tighten the screws.

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.

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