Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
S front cowling upper cover
S windshield
S front cowling inner panel
Refer to "COVER AND PANEL".
2. Remove:
S air filter case cover 1
S air filter element
3. Clean:
S air filter element
Apply compressed air to the outer 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
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:
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, be sure their sealing surfaces
are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
6. Install:
S front cowling inner panel
S windshield
S front cowling upper cover
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