Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV Service Manual page 94

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENTS
3. Remove:
• air filter element assembly 1
• air filter element retaining plate 2
• air filter element 3
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine with the air filter
element removed. This will allow unfiltered
air to enter, causing rapid wear and possi-
ble engine damage. Additionally, operation
without the filter element will affect carbu-
retor tuning with subsequent poor perfor-
mance and possible engine overheating.
4. Check:
• air filter element
Damaged → Replace.
5. Clean:
• air filter element
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a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
Use a cleaning solvent which is designed
to clean parts only. Never use gasoline or
low flash point solvents as they may cause
a fire or explosion.
b. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the ele-
ment and let it dry.
CAUTION:
Do not twist or wring out the element. This
could damage the foam material.
c. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil (not spray type).
d. Squeeze out the excess oil.
NOTE:
The element should be wet but not dripping.
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