PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws and bolt.
5. Pull the air filter element out.
6. Clean the air filter element with sol-
vent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
7. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
8. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
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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 op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws and bolt.
10. Place the fuel tank in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Bolt
1. Air filter element
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality air filter oil
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