Yamaha YZFR1LEC Owner's Manual page 68

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Rubber cap
6
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
CAUTION:
When removing the air filter case
cover, be careful not to allow foreign
objects to drop into the air intake
manifold.
6. Remove the air filter element.
1. Air filter element
7. Install a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
CAUTION:
G
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
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become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws, and then install
the rubber cap.
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9. Place the fuel tank in its original
position, and then install the bolts.
WARNING
G
Before installing the fuel tank,
make sure that the fuel hoses
are not damaged. If any fuel
hose is damaged, do not start
the engine. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the hose, other-
wise fuel may leak.
G
Make sure that the fuel hoses
are properly connected and
routed, and are not pinched.
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G Be sure to place the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose in its
original position.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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