Adjusting The Clutch Lever Position; Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha YZ125X 2021 Owner's Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER POSITION

1. Adjust:
• Clutch lever position "a"
Loosen the locknut "1" and use the adjuster
"2" to adjust the clutch lever position "a" as
desired.
2. Tighten:
• Locknut
Locknut (clutch lever position)
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
• Fitting bolt "1"
• Washer "2"
• Air filter element "3"
• Air filter guide "4"
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NOTICE
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect carburetor
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
3. Wash:
• Air filter element
a. After washing the element with air filter
cleaner or kerosene, squeeze and dry it
completely.
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WARNING
Do not use gasoline or organic (acid/alka-
line) volatile oil for washing.
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NOTICE
Do not twist the element when squeezing the
element.
4. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage  Replace.
5. Apply:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality
foam air filter oil.
a. Put the air filter element into a plastic bag
and drip the filter oil into the bag.
b. With the element inside the bag, rub it
thoroughly so that the element is evenly
permeated with the oil.
c. Wrap the element in a clean cloth, rub the
element gently, and wipe off any excess
oil.
TIP
• The element should be permeated with oil so
that it is wet but not dripping.
• When replacing the element, permeate the el-
ement in oil by using the same procedure as
when cleaning.
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