Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual page 78

3. Remove:
• Wing bolt "1"
• Air filter element "2"
• Air filter element frame "3"
ECA2PA1301
• Never operate the engine without the air
filter element installed.
• Unfiltered air will cause rapid wear of
engine parts and may damage the engine.
• Operating the engine without the air filter
element will leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
4. Clean:
• Air filter element
(with solvent)
EWA13020
WARNING
Never use low flash point solvents, such as
gasoline, to clean the air filter element.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Such solvents may cause a fire or an explo-
sion.
TIP
After cleaning, gently squeeze the air filter ele-
ment to remove the excess solvent.
ECA13430
Do not twist the air filter element when
squeezing it.
5. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
6. Apply the recommended oil to the entire
surface of the air filter element and
squeeze out the excess oil. The air filter
element should be wet but not dripping.
Air filter oil grade
Yamaha foam air filter oil or
equivalent oil
7. Install:
• Air filter element frame
8. Apply:
• Lithium-soap-based grease
On the matching surface "a" on air filter
element.
9. Install:
• Air filter element
• Wing bolt
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