Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha XT225T Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
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material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
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NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet but
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not dripping.
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Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality air filter oil
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7. Install the sponge material onto
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the air filter element frame, and
then insert the air filter element into
the air filter case.
NOTE:
Install the air filter element with the gray
side facing forward and with the "UP"
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mark pointing as shown.
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1. "UP" mark
CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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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. Install the panel.

Cleaning the spark arrester

The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the Periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
NOTE:
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Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
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WARNING
G Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
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Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
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