Adjusting The Carburetors - Yamaha VMAX VMX12S Owner's Manual

1. Air filter element
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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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
6. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
7. Install the cowling.
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Adjusting the carburetors

The carburetors are important parts of
the engine and emission control sys-
tem, which require very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor
adjustments should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
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