Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XV17ATMV(C) Road Star Owner's Manual

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.
1. Bolt
2. Air filter case
2. Loosen the air filter case joint
clamp screw, and then slightly pull
the air filter case out.
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1. Air filter case 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
5. Remove the air filter element by
1. Screw
2. Hose
6. Lightly tap the air filter element to
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removing the screws, and then dis-
connect the hose shown.
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.
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