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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU33030
Changing the coolant
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
EAU42441
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 air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.
2. Pull the air filter element out.
3. 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.
4. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the bolts.
1. Guide
2. Coolant reservoir breather hose
1. Air filter case cover
2. Bolt
1. Air filter element
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