Yamaha WX5, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Although the WX5 does not require the constant maintenance that acoustic wind instruments do, the simple
maintenance steps described below will ensure that your WX5 will deliver optimum performance at all times.
Top view of mouthpiece
Cantilever
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When replacing the mouthpiece, a little “Recorder
Cream” (supplied with the WX5) applied to the rub-
ber seal on the instrument can make insertion smoother.
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Clean the cantilever and seal rubber by wiping with a
soft, dry cloth. Be careful not to bend or otherwise
damage the cantilever.
• Maintenance procedures commonly used on acoustic
wind instruments (e.g. key oil, pad replacement, etc.)
can damage the WX5 and should be avoided.
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When the mouthpiece and/or reed become dirty, re-
move and wash the mouthpiece with plain water or a
dilute neutral detergent solution, as required. Wipe the
instrument itself with a soft, dry cloth.
Be careful not to bend or otherwise damage the lip
sensor cantilever inside the mouthpiece cavity when
removing or replacing the mouthpiece. The mouth-
piece can be rotated slightly to facilitate removal.
The reed can be removed for cleaning by using a screw-
driver, as shown in the illustration.
Cantilever
Rubber seal
Mouthpiece can be rotated
over approximately this range