Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha Star XVS11W Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
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Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2. Pull the air filter element out.
3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
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4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
1. Air filter element
2. Projection
3. Slot