Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Fuel Filter/Fuel Pump

FUEL FILTER INSPECTION

Visually check the fuel filter. If accumulation of sediment or clogging is found, replace the fuel filter with a new one.

Install the fuel filter with the arrow mark facing forward.

FUEL PUMP INSPECTION

Measure resistance between the terminals of fuel pump lead wire coupler.

If the measurement is out of specification replace the fuel pump.

Fuel pump resistance: 1-2.5Ω

As shown in the right illustration, connect the battery to the fuel pump and measure the pump discharge amount per minute using kerosene.

Battery (+) to Black/Red
Battery (-) to Green

Discharge amount per minute: 370 ml (12.6 US oz, 13 lmp oz)

If the measurement is less than the standard value, replace the fuel pump with a new one.

Do not use gasoline in this test as its is highly combustible.

REMOVAL

Remove the floorboard.

Disconnect the fuel hoses.

Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

Remove the fuel pump and filter.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install the fuel pump with the arrow mark facing up.
• Connect the fuel inlet hose between the inlet duct of the fuel pump and fuel filter.
• Connect the fuel outlet hose between the outlet duct of the fuel pump and carburetor.

FUEL TANK

REMOVAL

Remove the floorboard.

Remove the inner cover.

Remove the front lower cover.

Remove the fuel pump and fuel filter.

Remove the front heat insulation cover.

Disconnect the fuel unit connector.

Remove the four nuts from the fuel tank.

Disconnect the ground wire connector.

Disconnect the fuel filler cap open cable.

Remove the two nuts and left floorboard set holder from the frame.

Remove the AICV control solenoid valve from the left floorboard set holder.

Remove the fuel tank from the frame left side.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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