Yamaha XP500 - Cleaning the Air Filter Element

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CHK
ADJ
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
6. Measure:
• engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)
Out of specification → Replace.
7. Install:
• O-ring
• main gallery plug
8. Install:
• left lower side cover mole
Refer to “SIDE COVER MOULDINGS AND
LEG SHIELD”.
Engine oil pressure
150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm
2
, 21.8 psi)
at 1,200 r/min
Engine oil temperature
70 °C (158 °F)
Engine oil pressure Possible causes
Below specification
Faulty oil pump
Clogged oil filter
Leaking oil passage
Broken or damaged
oil seal
Above specification
Leaking oil passage
Faulty oil filter
Oil viscosity too
high
New
T
R
.
.
12 Nm (1.2 m · kg, 8.7 ft · lb)
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
• front cowling upper cover
• windshield
• front cowling inner panel
Refer to “FRONT COWLING”.
2. Remove:
• air filter case cover 1
• air filter element
3. Clean:
• air filter element
Apply compressed air to the outer surface
of the air filter element.
4. Check:
• air filter element
Damage → Replace.