Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 65

1. Air filter element
2. Air intake manifold
7. Install a new air filter element by fit-
ting the projections on the element
into the slots in the air filter case.
1. Projection
2. Slot
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CAUTION:
G
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G 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.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
9. Place the fuel tank in its original
position, and then install the bolts.
WARNING
G
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. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the hose, other-
wise fuel may leak.
G
Make sure that the fuel hoses
are properly connected and
routed, and are not pinched.
6-17
G
ECA10480 Be sure to place the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose in its
original position.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
10. Install the panels.
EWA12380
11. Install the rider seat.
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