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If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull
the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
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1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Screw
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element. WARNING! Use
only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire
or explosion, do not use gaso-
line or solvents with a low flash
NOTICE: To avoid
point.
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damaging the air filter element,
handle it gently and carefully,
and do not twist it.
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1. V-belt case air filter element
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4. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge
material,
squeeze the excess oil out.
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The air filter element should be
wet but not dripping.
Check the air filter element for ex-
cessive dirt or damage and re-
place it if necessary.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
5. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
6. Install the air filter element cover
by installing the screws.
and
then
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