Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha VMAX VMX12P Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Screw (× 6)

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
6
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-8
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Air filter element
3. Pull the air filter element out.
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4. 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.
5. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
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6. Install the air filter case cover by
7. Install the cowling.
6-21
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
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
installing the screws.
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