Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha 2010 XVS1100Z 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 or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Bolt
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
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If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown. NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case. The engine
should never be operated with-
out the air filter element in-
stalled, otherwise the piston(s)
and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
3. Slot
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
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stalling the bolts.
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