Cleaning The Air Filter Elements - Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFT Owner's Manual

Cleaning the air filter elements

The air filter elements should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Clean the air filter elements more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
page 7-8.)
NOTE:
Continue as follows for each air filter el-
ement.
2. Remove the air filter case by re-
moving the bolts.
1. Air filter case
2. Bolt
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU35191 3. Loosen the air filter joint clamp
screw, and then pull the air filter
off.
1. Air filter joint clamp screw
4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Screw
5. Remove the air filter element by
removing the screws.
1. Air filter element
2. Screw
6. Lightly tap the air filter element to
1. Air filter element
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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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