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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAUW0521
Cleaning the air filter element
and check hoses
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas. The air filter check
hoses must be frequently checked and
cleaned if necessary.
Cleaning the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-6.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the band.
3. Pull the air filter element out of the
air filter case.
4. Remove the wing nut, and then
pull the air filter element off the
guide.
5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame.
6. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. NOTICE: To
avoid damaging the sponge ma-
terial, handle it gently and care-
fully, and do not twist it.
[ECA15101]
7. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
TIP
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
1. Band
2. Air filter case cover
1. Air filter element
2. Nut
3. Washer
4. Air filter sponge material
5. Air filter element guide
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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