Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha TDM TWIN 900 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 3-14.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as well
as panels A and
page 6-5.)
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
1. Bolt
4. Remove the rear brake fluid reser-
voir holder by removing the bolt,
and then lift the fuel tank away
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
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connect the fuel hoses!)
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(See
B. (See
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir holder
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir
3. Bolt
5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1
(×2)
2
(×8)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2
3
1. Air filter element
CAUTION:
2
1
2
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6. Pull the air filter element out.
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.
G
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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5
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