Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha YFZ 50 Owner's Manual

ment removed. This will allow unfiltered air
to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear and possible engine damage. Addi-
tionally, operation without the air filter ele-
ment will affect carburetor jetting with
subsequent poor performance and possi-
ble engine overheating.
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10. Install the seat.
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The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the ATV is operated in extremely
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dusty areas. When servicing the air filter element,
be sure to check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions.
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Cleaning the spark arrester

Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
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1. Tailpipe bolt
2. Tailpipe
3. Spark arrester
4. Gasket
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