Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha FZ6-N 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. (See page
3-13.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank away from the
air filter case.
1. Bolt
3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
4. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Air filter element
2. Air filter case
5. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
CAUTION:
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6. Install the air filter case cover by in-
7. Place the fuel tank in the original
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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.
stalling the screws.
position and install the bolts.
WARNING
Before placing the fuel tank in
the original position, make sure
that the fuel hose is not dam-
aged. If the fuel hose is dam-
aged, do not start the engine but
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the hose, otherwise fuel may
leak.
Make sure that the fuel tank hos-
es are properly connected and
routed, and not pinched.
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