Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual page 99

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
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5. Clean:
• air filter element
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a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
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Use a cleaning solvent which is designed
to clean parts only. Never use gasoline or
low flash point solvents as they may cause
a fire or explosion.
b. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the ele-
ment and let it dry.
CAUTION:
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Do not twist or wring out the element. This
could damage the foam material.
c. Apply engine oil to the element.
d. Squeeze out the excess oil.
NOTE:
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The element should be wet but not dripping.
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6. Install:
• air filter element frame
7. Apply:
• Lithium-soap-based grease
On the matching surface a on air filter ele-
ment.
8. Install:
• air filter element
• wing bolt
NOTE:
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Make sure its sealing surface matches the
sealing surface of the case so there is no air
leak.
9. Install:
• air filter case cover
10.Install:
• seat
Refer to "SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK".
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