Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha YZ 2020 Series Owner's Service Manual

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2. Tighten:
• Locknut
Locknut (clutch lever position)
4.8 N·m (0.48 kgf·m, 3.5 lb·ft)
EAM30219

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Fuel tank cap cover "1"
Refer to "FUEL TANK CAP" on page 1-24.
• Air filter case cover "2"
TIP
• Loosen the quick fastener screw "3" and re-
move the air filter case cover.
• Remove the two ribs "a" located on the left and
right sides of the projections "b" on the air
scoop, and slide the air filter case cover toward
the front of the vehicle to remove it.
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2. Turn the plates "1" in direction "a".
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3. Remove:
• Air filter guide "1"
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a a
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• Air filter element "2" (from the air filter guide)
• Guide "3" (from the air filter element)
• Seal "4" (from the air filter element)
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4. Wash:
• Air filter element
EWA19110
WARNING
Do not use gasoline or organic (acid/alka-
line) volatile oil for washing.
TIP
After washing the element with air filter cleaner
or kerosene, squeeze and dry it completely.
ECA24280
NOTICE
Do not twist the element when squeezing the
element.
5. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage  Replace.
6. Apply:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality
foam air filter oil.
Oil application quantify
30 cm³
TIP
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
7. Install:
• Seal "1" (to the air filter element)
ENGINE
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