Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
S side cover (right)
Refer to "SEAT, SIDE COVER AND FUEL
TANK".
S air filter case cover 1
2. Remove:
S air filter element 2
3. Clean:
S air filter element 1
Apply compressed air to the inner surface of
the air filter element.
4. Check:
S air filter element
Damage ! Replace.
5. Install:
S air filter element
S air filter case cover
(along with the gasket)
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine without the air fil-
ter element installed. Unfiltered air will
cause rapid wear of engine parts and may
damage the engine. Operating the engine
without the air filter element will also affect
the carburetor tuning, leading to poor en-
gine performance and possible overheat-
ing.
NOTE:
Make sure that the air filter element is properly
installed in the air filter case.
6. Install:
S side cover (right)
Refer to "SEAT, SIDE COVER AND FUEL
TANK".
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