Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
18. Start the engine, and then check
1 the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
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19. Install the cowling and the panel.
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Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowling
page 6-8.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Screw
3. Pull the air filter element out.
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1. Air filter element
4. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
5. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
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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
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