Adjusting The Carburetor - Yamaha Virago XV250T 2004 Owner's Manual

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
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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
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality 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 tighten the wing
nut.
CAUTION:
G Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
10. Connect the hoses to the air filter
case.
11. Install the air filter case onto the air
filter joint, and then tighten the air
filter joint clamp screw.
12. Install the bolts.
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Adjusting the carburetor

The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and its emission control sys-
tem, which requires very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, carburetor ad-
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justments should be left to Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
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