Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha BWS CW50 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.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Pull the air filter element out, clean
it with solvent, and then squeeze
the remaining solvent out.
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1. Air filter element
WARNING
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
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solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
3. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the ele-
ment, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
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NOTE:
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The air filter element should be wet but
not dripping.
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CAUTION:
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Recommended oil:
Engine oil
case.
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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