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Yamaha — Air filter service

Maintenance

From a Yamaha owner's manual covering: EF2800i, EF2800i/YG2800i, YG2800i. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Before you start

  • Never use solvent while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
  • Do not wring out the element; it could tear.
  • The engine should never run without the element.

Procedure

  1. Remove the air filter cover and element.
  2. Wash the element in solvent and dry.
  3. Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil (wet but not dripping).
  4. Insert the element into the air filter.

Specs & values

  • Recommended oil: Foam-air-filter oil or SAE #20 motor oil

Source: Yamaha owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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