Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment7-16123456789101112EAU44652Replacing the air filter elementand cleaning the check hoseThe air filter element should be re-placed at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart. Replace the air filter elementmore frequently if you are riding in un-usually wet or dusty areas. In addition,the air filter check hose must be fre-quently checked and cleaned if neces-sary.To replace the air filter element1. Remove the seat. (Seepage 4-10.)2. Remove the air filter case cover byremoving the screws.3. Pull the air filter element out.4. Insert a new air filter element intothe air filter case as shown.NOTICE: Make sure that the airfilter element is properly seatedin the air filter case. The engineshould never be operated with-out the air filter element in-stalled, otherwise the piston(s)and/or cylinder(s) may becomeexcessively worn.[ECA10482]5. Install the air filter case cover by in-stalling the screws.6. Install the seat.To clean the air filter check hose1. Check the hose on the side of theair filter case for accumulated dirtor water.1. Screw2. Air filter case cover211. Air filter element2. Air filter case3. Slot1 23