Yamaha 2006 Virago XV250V Owner's Manual page 45

3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Screw
4. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing nut.
1. Wing nut
2. Air filter element
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
5. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:
The air filter element should be wet but
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Foam air filter oil
6-10
7. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
CAUTION:
G Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
10. Connect the hoses to the air filter
case.
11. Install the air filter case onto the air
filter case joint, and then tighten
the clamp screw.
12. Install the bolts.
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