Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
6. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh and the sponge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
mesh and the sponge material
installed, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) and/or cylinder(s) may be-
come excessively worn.
7. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
1. Air filter check hose
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.

Cleaning the spark arrester

The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
 Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
 Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
TIP
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
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area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
1. Tailpipe bolt
2. Tailpipe
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
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