Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
7. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
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Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
NOTE:
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There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
1. Air filter case check hose
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-19.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the holders.
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