PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU41711
Middle and final gear cases
The middle and final gear cases must
be checked for grease leakage before
each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the
motorcycle. In addition, have a
Yamaha dealer check and lubricate the
middle and final gears at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40903
Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean or, if necessary, replace the air
filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screw.
3. Pull the sponge material out, clean
it with solvent, and then squeeze
the remaining solvent out.
4. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
TIP
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
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1. Sponge material
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