Yamaha R15 2022 Service Manual page 125

4. Lift the fuel tank to disconnect the fuel pump
lead, fuel pump coupler, fuel hose, canister
hoses and fuel drain hose, and then remove
the fuel tank.
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
5. Remove the fuel hose holder from air filter
case cover by pulling it outward.
1. Fuel hose holder
2. Air filter case cover
6. Remove the air filter case cover by removing
the screws.
1. Screw
7. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Air filter element
TIP
While removing the filter case cover, make sure
their sealing surfaces and dust seal should not
damage.
ENGINE
8. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage/clogged → Replace.
TIP
• Replace the air filter element every 17000 kms.
• Do not clean the air filter element.
ECA21220
• The air filter element must be replaced at
the intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance chart.
• The air filter element should be replaced
more frequently if often ride in the rain or
dusty areas.
• The air filter cannot be cleaned by blowing
it with compressed air. It must be replaced.
1. Air filter element
9. Insert a new air filter element into the air filter
case.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that the sealing sur-
faces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
ECA10482
• Make sure that the air filter element is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case. The engine
should never be operated without the air fil-
ter element installed, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
• Disposable oil-coated paper element must
not be touched with hand.
10.Install the air filter case cover by installing the
screws.
11.Install the fuel hose holder on it's original po-
sition.
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