Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

Replacing the air filter element

The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat.
page 3-13.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as well
as panels A and
page 6-5.)
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
1. Bolt
4. Lift the fuel tank away from the air
filter case. (Do not disconnect the
fuel hoses!)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
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Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
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5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
B. (See
2
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
6. Pull the air filter element out.
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CAUTION:
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7. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
G Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
9. Place the fuel tank in the original
position and install the bolts.
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