Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XT250T Owner's Manual

bolt, do not forget to install the
O-ring, compression spring, and oil
strainer in position.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
13. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt) (0.88 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.10 L (1.16 US qt) (0.97 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
G In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
G
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install the engine guard by install-
ing the bolt.
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Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
6-10
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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3. Pull the air filter element out from
the air filter case.
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