Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
6. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet
but not dripping.
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the piston and/or cylinder may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
9. Install the panel.
7. Install the sponge material onto
the air filter element frame, and
then insert the air filter element
into the air filter case.
NOTE:
Install the air filter element with the
gray side facing forward and with the
“UP” mark pointing as shown.
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1. “UP” mark
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or
other quality air filter oil
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