Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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d. Connect fuel hose A.
17. Install the rider seat.
18. Install the air induction system
cover by installing the bolts.
Silencer case air filter element
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove the fuel tank. (See steps
1–3 under “Air filter case ele-
ment”.)
2. Remove the silencer case air filter
cover by removing the screws.
3. Remove the silencer air filter ele-
ment.
4. Install a new air filter element by in-
serting it into the air filter case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
● Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
● The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
5. Install the silencer case air filter
cover by installing the screws.
6. Install the fuel tank. (See steps
16–17 under “Air filter case ele-
ment”.)
EAU21380
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Silencer air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Silencer air filter element
1. Throttle cable free play
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