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ic maintenance an
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justment
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TIP
If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.
Cleanin
g
the V-
b
elt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull
the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element.
WARNING! Use
only a
d
e
d
icate
d
parts cleanin
g
solvent. To avoi
d
the risk of fire
or explosion,
d
o not use
g
aso-
line or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE:
To avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the air filter element,
han
d
le it
g
ently an
d
carefully,
an
d
d
o not twist it.
[ECA10522]
4. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIP
The air filter element should be
wet but not dripping.
Check the air filter element for ex-
cessive dirt or damage and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
6. Install the air filter element cover
by installing the screws.
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Screw
2
2
1
1. V-belt case air filter element
1
Recommen
d
e
d
oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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