Yamaha YFM700R Owner's Manual page 111

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1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
8. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent. Never use low-
flash-point solvents or gasoline because
the engine could catch fire or explode.
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9. 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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10. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
11. 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.
12. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.
13. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele-
ment seat.
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