Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XT250X Service Manual

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Clutch lever side
a. Slide rubber cover "1" from the clutch lever.
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Fully tighten the adjusting bolt "3".
d. Tighten the locknut "2".
e. Slide and return rubber cover "1" to original
position.
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Clutch cable side
a. Slide rubber cover "1" from the clutch lever.
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Adjust the play of clutch cable by turning the
adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or "b".
Direction "a"
Increases the clutch cable play.
Direction "b"
Decreases the clutch cable play.
d. Tighten the locknut "2".
e. Slide and return rubber cover "1" to original
position.
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REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Check:
Air filter check hose
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3
1
3
b
2
1
a
NOTE:
Check the air filter check hose locating at the
bottom of air filter case. If a foreign material such
as dust and water is found, replace the air filter
element. Also, clean the air filter case and air fil-
ter check hose.
2. Remove:
Seat
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Remove:
Air filter case cap "1"
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4. Check:
Air filter element "1"
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Damage/obstruction → Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the air filter element every 20.000 km
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(12,427.42 mi) of operation.
The air filter needs more frequent service if you
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are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
5. Install:
Air filter element
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Air filter case cap
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CAUTION:
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect carburetor
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
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