Engine

Fuel discharge amount inspection

5steps
~30min
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  • Keep away from fire or spark.
  • Spilled gasoline should be wiped off immediately.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area.

Inspect the fuel discharge amount in the following procedures:

  1. lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” .
  2. ) Place a rag under the fuel feed hose (1) and disconnect fuel feed hose from the fuel pump.
    Suzuki GSX-R. Fuel discharge amount inspection

  1. Connect a proper fuel hose (2) to the fuel pump.
  2. Place the measuring cylinder and insert the fuel hose end into the measuring cylinder.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump lead wire coupler (3).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Fuel discharge amount inspection

  1. Connect a proper lead wire into the fuel pump lead wire coupler (fuel pump side) and apply 12 v to the fuel pump (between (+) y/r wire and (–) b/w wire) for 10 seconds and measure the amount of fuel discharged.

    If the discharge amount is out of the specification, the probable cause may be failure of the fuel pump or clogged fuel filter.

Note the battery must be in fully charged condition.

Fuel discharge amount 222 ml (7.5/7.8 Us/lmp oz) and more/10 seconds
Suzuki GSX-R. Fuel discharge amount inspection

  1. After finishing the fuel discharge inspection, reinstall the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” .
Note

connect the fuel feed hose to the fuel pump until it locks securely (a click is heard).

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