Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha TT-R110E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced 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.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Pull the sponge material and the
air filter mesh out.
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1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a dedicated parts
cleaning solvent. To avoid the
risk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
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To avoid damaging the foam
material, handle it gently and
carefully, and do not twist or
wring it.
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NOTICE:
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6. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material,
squeeze the excess oil out.
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The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
7. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh and the sponge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
and then