2004 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 57

2004 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR G The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become excessively worn. EAU21270 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. 6. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. 7. Install the cowling. 1. Air filter element 4. 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. 5. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case. ECA10480 6 CAUTION: G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. 6-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
4.
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.
5.
Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
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
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
6.
Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
7.
Install the cowling.
EAU21270
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 necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
1.
Air filter element