Yamaha EGO GEAR Owner's Manual page 60

1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the air lter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIP
If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the air lter ele-
ment for excessive dirt or damage and
replace it if necessary.
Replacing the air lter element
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air lter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Air lter case cover
2. Screw
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
3. Pull the air lter element out.
1. Air lter element
4. Insert a new air lter element into
the air lter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air lter element is
properly seated in the air lter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air lter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively
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NOTICE
The air lter element must be
replaced at the intervals speci-
ed in the periodic maintenance
chart.
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The air lter element should be
replaced more frequently if you
often ride in the rain or dusty ar-
eas.
The air lter cannot be cleaned
by blowing it with compressed
air. It must be replaced.
5. Install the air lter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleaning the V-belt case check hose
worn.
1. V-belt case check hose
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1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
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