Yamaha WR450FR Owner's Service Manual page 76

AIR FILTER CLEANING
CAUTION:
Do not twist the element when squeezing
G
the element.
Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
G
ment may result in poor starting.
5. Inspect:
Air filter element
G
Damage → Replace.
6. Apply:
Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil to the
G
element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
G
be wet but not dripping.
Wipe off the oil left on the element surface
G
using a clean dry cloth. (Excess oil in the ele-
ment may adversely affect engine starting.)
7. Install:
Filter guide 1
G
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
G
hole b in air filter element.
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
G
matching surface c on air filter element.
8. Install:
Air filter element 1
G
NOTE:
Align the projection a on filter guide with the
hole b in air filter case.
9. Hook:
Binder 1
G
NOTE:
Hook the binder 1 so that it contacts the filter
guide projections a.
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