Yamaha YZF - Cleaning the Air Filter Element

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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16. Pour the specified amount of rec-
ommended coolant into the radia-
tor and reservoir.
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CAUTION:
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Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use soft wa-
ter if you can’t get distilled water.
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17. Install the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap, start the en-
gine, let it idle for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
18. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
19. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
20. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
21. Install the right air intake duct, and
then tighten the clamp screws.
22. Place the fuel tank in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
23. Install the cowlings.
24. Install the seat.
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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 the seat. (See page 3-9
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended anti-freeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Total amount:
1.95 L (1.72 Imp, 2.06 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.55 L (0.48 Imp, 0.58 US qt)
1. Fuel tank bolt (× 2)
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