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3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the screws.
2. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air as shown.
3. Check the air filter element for
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
4. Install the air filter element with the
colored side facing outward.
NOTICE: Make sure that each fil-
ter element is properly seated in
its case. The engine should nev-
er be operated without the filter
elements installed, otherwise
the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s)
may become excessively worn.
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5. Install the V-belt case air filter cov-
er by installing the screws.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Screw
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. V-belt case air filter element
1. Throttle cable free play
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