Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
WARNING
EWA10430
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
ECA10510
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be wet but
not dripping.
7. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
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.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
10. Connect the hoses to the air filter
case.
11. Push the air filter case onto the air
filter case joint, and then tighten
the clamp screw.
12. Install the air filter case bolts.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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