Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual page 85

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
a
5. Clean:
• air filter element
a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
Use a cleaning solvent which is designed
to clean parts only. Never use gasoline or
low flash point solvents as they may cause
a fire or explosion.
b. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the ele-
ment and let it dry.
CAUTION:
Do not twist or wring out the element. This
could damage the foam material.
c. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil (not spray type).
d. Squeeze out the excess oil.
NOTE: NOTE:
The element should be wet but not dripping.
6. Install:
• air filter element frame
7. Apply:
• Lithium-soap-based grease
On the matching surface
ment.
8. Install:
• air filter element
• wing bolt
NOTE: NOTE:
Make sure its sealing surface matches the
sealing surface of the case so there is no air
leak.
9. Install:
• air filter case cover
10.Install:
• seat
Refer to "SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK".
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