Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2. Pull the air filter element out.
3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
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4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
3. Slot
CAUTION:
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G
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
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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.
stalling the screws.
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