Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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case cover, be careful not to al-
low foreign objects to drop into
the air intake manifold.
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4. Pull the air filter element out.
5. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
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6. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
7. Place the fuel tank in its original
position. Make sure that the fuel
hoses are properly connected and
routed, and are not pinched. Be
sure to place the hoses in their
original position. WARNING! Be-
fore placing the fuel tank in the
original position, make sure that
all hoses (i.e., fuel hose, fuel
tank breather hose, fuel tank
overflow hose) are not dam-
aged, that they are properly con-
nected and routed, and that they
are not pinched. If any hose is
damaged, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the hose before starting
the engine, otherwise fuel may
leak, creating a fire hazard.
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8. Install the fuel tank bolts.
9. Install the seat.
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
1. Air filter element
2. Air intake manifold
1. Hose
1. Original position (paint mark)
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