Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XT225T Owner's Manual

addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install the engine guard by install-
ing the bolt.
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 panel A. (See page 6-9.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Pull the air filter element out from
the air filter case.
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1. Air filter element
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame.
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1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
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