Yamaha EF1000iS / EF4500iSE — Air filter cleaning
Maintenance
For the Yamaha EF1000iS / EF4500iSE, from the Yamaha owner's manual.
Before you start
- Never use solvent while smoking or near open flame.
- Engine should never run without the foam element.
Procedure
- Remove screws, pull out front cover.
- Remove screws, remove air filter case cover and foam element.
- Wash foam element in solvent and dry it.
- Oil the foam element and squeeze out excess oil (wet, not dripping).
- Insert foam element into air filter case.
- Install air filter case cover and tighten screws.
- Install front cover and tighten screws.
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.