Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-10
6
EAU41632
Cleaning the air filter element
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.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
3. Pull the sponge material and the
mesh out.
4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
WARNING
EWA10430
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
ECA10510
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
7. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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