Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha XT250Z Owner's Manual

To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose on the side of the
air filter case for accumulated dirt
or water.
1. Air filter check hose
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Cleaning the spark arrester

The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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WARNING
G Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
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Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
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1. Screw
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
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1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
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Make sure to align the screw hole when
inserting the tailpipe.
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carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe and in-
side of the tailpipe housing.
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3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
screw.
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