Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual page 114

1. Air filter element
2. Sponge material
5. Clean the sponge material with water or sol-
vent.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Using low-flash-point solvents or gasoline to
clean the sponge material.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Low-flash-point solvents or gasoline can
catch fire or explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use parts cleaning solvent or water to clean
the sponge material.
WARNING
6. Squeeze the excess water or solvent out of
the sponge material and let it dry.
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CAUTION:
G Do not twist the sponge material when
squeezing it.
G Do not apply oil to the sponge material.
7. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
8. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as shown. If the
air filter element is damaged, replace it.
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