Yamaha YFM350RZ Owner's Manual page 96

1. Air filter element retaining plate
2. Air filter element frame
3. Sponge material
4. Air filter element seat
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6. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
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7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
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8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual-
ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.
TIP
The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.
11. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele-
ment seat.
12. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case cover
by hooking the holders onto the air filter case.
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