Yamaha 2008 WR250XX Owner's Manual page 60

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Unhook the holding clip, and then
pull the air filter element out.
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1. Holding clip
2. Air filter element
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4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
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with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
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1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
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5. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
CAUTION:
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10. Install the panel.
To clean the air filter check hose
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Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
6. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
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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. Place the holding clip in the origi-
nal position.
9. Close the air filter case cover, and
then install the screw.
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
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