PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-1464. Pull the air filter element out.5. Insert a new air filter element intothe air filter case.CAUTION:ECA10480 Make sure that the air filter ele-ment is properly seated in theair filter case. The engine should never be op-erated without the air filter ele-ment installed, otherwise thepiston(s) and/or cylinder(s) maybecome excessively worn.6. Install the air filter case cover by in-stalling the screws.7. Place the fuel tank in the originalposition and install the bolts.WARNINGEWA12462 Before placing the fuel tank inthe original position, make surethat all hoses (i.e., fuel hose,fuel tank breather hose, fueltank overflow hose) are notdamaged, that they are properlyconnected and routed, and thatthey are not pinched. If any hose is damaged, have aYamaha dealer replace the hosebefore starting the engine, oth-erwise fuel may leak.WARNINGEWA12471Be sure to place the hoses in theiroriginal position as shown.8. Install the seat.1. Screw2. Air filter case cover1. Air filter element2. Air filter case1. Hose1. Original position (paint mark)
