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    how to drain fuelsystem

    How do i drain the fuelsystem on a pro xs 175 -08, i have a instruction to a regular opti but when i read the instructions they don´t look the same!?
    Please let me know how

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    Re: how to drain fuelsystem (Bola)

    There is a drain screw at the bottom of the VST. Open the screw, and drain the fuel from the VST.

    If you can provide your serial number, we can determine "which version" of the VST you have on your motor (that way we can be more specific in our answers).



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    Re: how to drain fuelsystem (EuropeanAM)

    Hi Don, thanks for fast reply my serial: 1B545199.
    Is this the screw (near) where the cables going into the motor?
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    Re: how to drain fuelsystem (Bola)

    Bola:

    That would be correct. The drain screw for the VST is at the very front of the VST, right behind the rigging tube connection.

    It may be easier to access with the Port Lower Cowling removed......



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    Re: how to drain fuelsystem (EuropeanAM)

    Thanks Don, you rocks............

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