Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
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wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowling
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page 6-6.)
2. Remove the windshield by remov-
ing the screws.
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5
6
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1. Screw
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3. Remove the panel shown by re-
moving the screws.
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A. (See
1. Screw
2. Panel
4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws, and then pull
the air filter element out.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
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2
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6-17
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1. Air filter element
5. Lightly tap the air filter element to
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.
6. Insert the air filter element into the