Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha Road Star XV1600AT 2004 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case bolts.
6
1. Bolt
2. Air filter case
2. Loosen the air filter joint clamp
screw, and then slightly pull the air
filter case out.
EAU20652
1. Air filter joint clamp screw
3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
4. Disconnect the hoses shown.
1. Screw
2. Hose
3. Air filter case cover
6-12
1. Screw
2. Hose
5. Remove the air filter element by
removing the screws, and then dis-
connect the hose shown.
6. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.