Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual page 102

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
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6. Clean:
• air filter element
Use compressed air to blow off dust from
the inner surface of the element.
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a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
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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.
NOTICE
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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 to the element.
d. Squeeze out the excess oil.
TIP:
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The element should be wet but not dripping.
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7. Install:
• air filter element frame
• air filter element
TIP:
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Make sure its sealing surface matches the
sealing surface of the case so there is no air
leak.
8. Install:
• air filter case cover
• air intake duct shroud
TIP:
Insert the projections on the air filter case
cover into the holders on the air filter case, and
then install the air filter case cover by hooking
the holders onto the cover.
9. Close the hood.
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