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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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5. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
6. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
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CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
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7. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
8. Install the intake air shroud by in-
stalling the quick fasteners.
9. Install the panel.
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Checking the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked as follows and, if necessary,
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes at 1,000–2,000 r/min while
occasionally revving it to 4,000–
5,000 r/min.
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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Engine idling speed:
1,000–1,100 r/min
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