Yamaha Star Owner's Manual page 51

3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Screw
4. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing nut and its
washer.
1. Wing nut
2. Washer
3. Air filter element
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze
the remaining solvent
WARNING! Use only a dedicat-
ed parts cleaning solvent. To
avoid the risk of fire or explo-
sion, do not use gasoline or sol-
vents with a low flash point.
NOTICE: To avoid dam-
[EWA10432]
aging the foam material, handle
it gently and carefully, and do
not twist or wring it.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
7-14
out.
6. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge
[ECA10512]
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIP
The air filter element should be wet but
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
7. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then install the wing nut
and its washer. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
material, and then
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