Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha WR250R Service Manual

obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch cable free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut "1".
NOTE:
If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the clutch cable side.
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Clutch cable side
a. Slide the clutch cable cover.
b. Loosen the locknuts "1".
c. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch cable free play is decreased.
d. Tighten the locknut "1".
e. Return the clutch cable cover to its original
position.
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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
Air filter check hose
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NOTE:
On the bottom of the air filter case is a check
hose. If dust or water or both collects in this
hose, replace the air filter element, clean the air
filter case and air filter check hose.
2. Remove:
Right side cover
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Open the air filter case cover by removing its
screws.
4. Remove the air filter element assembly "1" by
removing the clip "2".
5. Remove:
Air filter element
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Remove the air filter element from the air filter
element frame.
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6. Clean:
Air filter element
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(with solvent)
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WARNING
Never use low flash point solvents, such as
gasoline, to clean the air filter element. Such
solvents may cause a fire or an explosion.
NOTE:
After cleaning, gently squeeze the air filter ele-
ment to remove the excess solvent.
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CAUTION:
Do not twist the air filter element when
squeezing it.
7. Check:
Air filter element
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Damage → Replace.
8. Apply the recommended oil to the entire sur-
face of the air filter element and squeeze out
the excess oil. The air filter element should
be wet but not dripping.
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