Replacing The Air Filter Element And Cleaning The Check Hose - Yamaha XT250 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
1 higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
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it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
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check for the cause.
12. Turn the engine off, and then
5 check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas. In addition,
the air filter check hose must be fre-
quently checked and cleaned if neces-
sary.
To replace the air filter element
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-9.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
6-16
EAU44650 3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case as shown.
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1. Air filter element
2. Air filter case
3. Slot
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.
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
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