Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

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d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly squeeze the clutch lever several
times.
f. Fully squeeze the clutch lever without releas-
ing it.
g. Loosen the bleed screw. This will release the
tension and cause the clutch lever to contact
the handlebar grip.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release the
clutch lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air bub-
bles have disappeared from the clutch fluid in
the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
Bleed screw
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
k. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-13.
EWA13010
WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
check the clutch operation.
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REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Top cover
• Intake duct assemblies
• ECU tray
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
• Air filter case cover "1"
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3. Remove:
• Air filter element "1"
4. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
ECA2S31072
NOTICE
• Replace the air filter element every 40000
km (24000 mi) of operation.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty ar-
eas.
5. Install:
• Air filter case cover
ECA2S31058
NOTICE
Never operate the engine without the air filter
LLL
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect throttle body
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that the sealing sur-
faces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
6. Install:
• ECU tray
• Intake duct assemblies
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ENGINE
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