Yamaha BIGBEAR YFM400NM Owner's Manual page 121

1. Air cleaner case cover
3. Pull out the air filter element.
1. Air filter element
4. Separate the foam cover from the air
filter element.
5. Tap the element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the
remaining dirt with compressed air. If
the element is damaged, replace it.
6. Wash the foam cover gently but thor-
oughly in water or solvent.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Using low flash point solvents or gaso-
line to clean the foam cover.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Low flash point solvents or gasoline can
catch fire or explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
foam cover.
7. Squeeze the excess water or solvent
out of the foam cover and let it dry.
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WARNING