Replacing The Air Filter Element; Cleaning The V-Belt Case Air Filter Element - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

2. Check:
• Exhaust assembly "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Gasket "2"
Exhaust gas leaks → Replace.
3. Check:
Tightening torque
• Exhaust assembly nut (front) "3"
• Exhaust assembly nut (rear) "4"
• O sensor "5"
2
Exhaust assembly nut (front)
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Exhaust assembly nut (rear)
31 Nm (3.1 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
O sensor
2
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
4. Install:
• Side cover (right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
2. Remove:
• Air filter case cover "1"
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Check:
• Air filter element "1"
Damage → Replace.
TIP
• Replace the air filter element every 20000
km (12000 mi) of operation.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
4. Install:
• Air filter case cover
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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
throttle body synchronization, leading to
poor engine performance and possible
overheating.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that the sealing
surfaces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
5. Install:
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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CLEANING THE V-BELT CASE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
1. Remove:
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Footboards
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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