Replacing The Air Filter Element; Adjusting The Engine Idling Speed - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Replacing the air filter element

The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
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chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
2
usually wet or dusty areas.
3
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove panels C and D. (See
page 6-7.)
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2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1
6
7
8
1
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1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
3. Pull the air filter element out.
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1. Air filter element
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
case. The engine should never
be operated without the air filter
2
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
6. Install the panels.
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
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checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
1. Remove panel F. (See page 6-7.)
2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the idle adjust-
ing screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the en-
gine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
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