Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

Oil check bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Fuel tank cover
• Left side panel
• Right side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
TIP
There are two check hoses "1" at the bottom of
the air filter case. If dust and/or water collects in
them, clean the air filter element, air filter mesh
and air filter case.
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2. Remove:
• Air filter case cover "1"
3. Remove:
• Air filter element "1"
• Air filter element frame "2"
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NOTICE
The engine should never be run without the
air filter; excessive piston and/or cylinder
wear may result.
4. Check:
• Air filter element
• Air filter element frame
Damage → Replace.
5. Clean:
• Air filter element
(with solvent)
EWA13020
WARNING
Never use low flash point solvents, such as
gasoline, to clean the air filter element. Such
solvents may cause a fire or an explosion.
ECA13430
NOTICE
Do not twist the air filter element when
squeezing it.
TIP
After cleaning, carefully pat the air filter element
on a clean cloth to remove the excess solvent.
ENGINE
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