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Yamaha EF4500iSE — Drain the fuel (storage)

Maintenance · fuel system

For the Yamaha EF4500iSE, from the Yamaha owner's manual.

Before you start

  • Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous.
  • Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

Procedure

  1. Remove fuel tank cap; extract fuel into approved container using hand siphon; reinstall cap.
  2. Turn the fuel cock knob to OFF.
  3. Drain fuel from carburetor by loosening drain screw on float chamber.
  4. Start engine and leave it run until it stops.

Tools required

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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.

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