2007 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 107
2007 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual
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9. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame. 10. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case, and then install the air filter case cover by hooking the holders onto the air filter case. 11. Install the seat. NOTE: The air filter element should be cleaned every 20- 40 hours. It should be cleaned more often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty areas. Each time the air filter element maintenance is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber joint to the carburetor fittings and the rubber joint manifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine. ECB00460 will affect carburetor jetting with subsequent poor performance and possible engine overheating. EBU23910 Cleaning the spark arrester Select a well-ventilated area free of combustible materials and make sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool. 1. Remove the purging bolt. 8 CAUTION: Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. G Never operate the engine with the air filter element removed. This will allow unfiltered air to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear and possible engine damage. Additionally, operation without the air filter element G 8-22 1. Purging bolt 2. Start the engine and rev it up approximately twenty times while momentarily creating exhaust system back pressure by blocking the end of the muffler with a shop towel.