Yamaha 2008 XV250X Owner's Manual page 45

3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Screw
4. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing nut.
1. Wing nut
2. Air filter element
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
WARNING
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
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6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be wet but
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not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
7. Pull the sponge material over the
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air filter element frame.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
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