Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

WARNING
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Before installing the fuel tank,
make sure that the fuel hoses
are not damaged. If any fuel
hose is damaged, do not start
the engine but have a Yamaha
dealer replace the hose, other-
wise fuel may leak.
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Make sure that the fuel hoses
are properly connected and
routed, and not pinched.
G Be sure to place the fuel tank
breather hose in the original po-
sition.
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19. Install the panel, the cowling, and
the seat.
20. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EWA00052
1. Bolt (× 2 on each side)

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 seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as well
as panels A and B. (See pages 6-5
and 6-6 for cowling and panel re-
moval and
dures.)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (× 8)
EAU04431*
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
4. Remove the air filter case cover by
5. Pull the air filter element out.
installation proce-
6-16
then lift the fuel tank away from the
air filter case.
removing the screws.
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