Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha FZ1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
11. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
12. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
13. Install the panels.
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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
3-10.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
1. Bolt
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
WARNING
G
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
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G
EAU20681 Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
4. Remove panels A and C. (See
page 6-9.)
5. Pull the rubber cover off its hold-
ers.
1. Rubber cover
2. Rubber cover holder
6. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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