Removing The Air Intake Restrictor Plate - Yamaha YFM80GX Owner's Manual

NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
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ping.
9. Install the sponge material into the air filter el-
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ement.
10. Place the air filter element in the original posi-
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tion, and then hook the holder.
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11. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the
holders onto the air filter case.
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12. Place the panel in the original position, and
then install the quick fasteners.
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NOTE:
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The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
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often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
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is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions.
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CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter element is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
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Never operate the engine with the air filter el-
ement removed. This will allow unfiltered air
to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear and possible engine damage. Addition-
ally, operation without the air filter element
will affect carburetor jetting with subsequent
poor performance and possible engine over-
heating.
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Removing the air intake restrictor plate

To obtain full engine performance capability, re-
moving the air intake restrictor plate is required.
1. Remove the
page 8-14.)
2. Remove the air intake restrictor plate.
1. Air intake restrictor plate
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air filter element.
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