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So anyone got a solution
Tank was pretty much and to fill it I had to stand there only barely squeezing pump trigger. Any more and it would click and not fill (due to the fuel level sensor). It's done this at a few different petrol stations and pisses me off because it takes forever to fill. No matter how far in I put nosel or how far out I place it or what angle it doesn't make a difference

Common problem? Any solutions?
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pretty common mate.

about halfway in, quarter turn anti clockwise works fine for me
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There is a minature ping pong ball (in the filler I think) it floats up and stops fuel going into the tank. I have seen one but can't remember exactly where it was on the tank. I believe it can be removed. It's supposed to be a roll over safety feature.

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Have the handle pointed to about 10 o'clock, just above the rear guard.
Works for me.
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Alright peeps. Ill try that next time. Otherwise ill look at removing that ping pong ball. I'd rather die than spend an extra 5 minutes filling my tank worthwhile sacrifice I think
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I never go 'full insertion' with the nozzle and that works for me.
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Handle at 10 o'clock position not fully inserted, works very well for me ,a cross between Richo and Wes
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