Yamaha YFM350R Owner's Manual page 98

6. Remove the sponge material from the air filter
element frame.
1. Air filter element retaining plate
2. Air filter element frame
3. Sponge material
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4. Air filter element seat
7. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
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8. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
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9. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
10. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual-
ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.
TIP
The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
11. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.
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