2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 69

2003 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU00628 Adjusting the carburetors The carburetors are important parts of the engine and emission control system, which require very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. 3. 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. 1. Air filter element 2. Projection (× 3) 3. Slot (× 3) 4. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case as shown. EC000082* _ CAUTION: G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. G The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the pistons and/or cylinders may become excessively worn. 5. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. 6-14 6 _

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-14
6
3.
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.
4.
Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
EC000082*
CAUTION:
_
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
_
5.
Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
EAU00628
Adjusting the carburetors
The carburetors are important parts of
the engine and emission control sys-
tem, which require very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor
adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and expe-
rience.
1.
Air filter element
2.
Projection (
×
3)
3.
Slot (
×
3)