PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6
EAU32885
Replacing the air filter element
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page
2. Remove panels A and B. (See
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank away from the
air filter case.
4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
5. Pull the air filter element out.
6. Insert a new air filter element 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.
7. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
8. Place the fuel tank in the original
position and install the bolts.
WARNING
EWA12462
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Before 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
damaged, that they are properly
connected and routed, and that
they are not pinched.
●
If any hose is damaged, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the hose
before starting the engine, oth-
erwise fuel may leak.
1. Bolt
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
1. Air filter element
2. Air filter case
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