Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha PW80(X) Owner's Manual

4. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
5. Install the sponge material onto
the air filter case cover.
6. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
7. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
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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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NOTE:
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
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WARNING
Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
the bolt, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
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