Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual page 94

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
2. Remove:
• air filter case cover 1
3. Remove:
• air filter element assembly 1
• air filter element cap
• air filter element
2 Air filter element cap
3 Air filter element
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine with the air filter
element removed. This will allow unfiltered
air to enter, causing rapid wear and possi-
ble engine damage. Additionally, operation
without the filter element will affect carbu-
retor tuning with subsequent poor perfor-
mance and possible engine overheating.
4. Check:
• air filter element
Damaged → Replace.
5. Clean:
• air filter element
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a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
Use a cleaning solvent which is designed
to clean parts only. Never use gasoline or
low flash point solvents as they may cause
a fire or explosion.
b. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the ele-
ment and let it dry.
CAUTION:
Do not twist or wring out the element. This
could damage the foam material.
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