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Check your air intake/clutches


cannondale27

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Does the manual tell you to oil the air filter? Never heard of that on a sled. Could it just be engine oil from the breather?
 

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Does the manual tell you to oil the air filter? Never heard of that on a sled. Could it just be engine oil from the breather?

This was my first thought...but it was a gooey sticky yellow substance that didn't seem like any motor oil I've used and it was on the filter elements base that seals to the air box housing...with a zero mile machine barely ran...I can't imagine anything but filter oil....I suppose the fact they have a foam filter is telling..and those are usually oiled right? Either way...filter cleaner is going on mine and I'm running it dry until I devise a cai
 

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I'll have to look at mine, thanks for the heads-up sj. Could it be your dealer saw the foam filter and figured it ought to have the foam filter sticky oil applied similar to an ATV? I sure hope mine isn't like that. I'd give your dealer a call and let them know the issue. Either way, if they did it by mistake or if they are coming like that from Yamaha dealers should get a heads-up so they can correct it before the customer leaves with the machine. If mine is a mess my dealer will get a call. I'll probably still clean it up myself though.
 

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okay...mystery solved...apparently its on the dealer PDI to pre oil the filter..

HEY KID..MORE ISNT BETTER! lol
 

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Must be oiling the filter now for extra protection for the turbo? I've never seen a sticky-oiled foam filter on a sled before this.
 

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Must be oiling the filter now for extra protection for the turbo? I've never seen a sticky-oiled foam filter on a sled before this.


the 2012 and 2016 cat turbo's I had had a fabric element..this foam filter is different for sure...I guess they feel there's enough dirt in the air they need to catch it with the oil...plus it probably prevents snow/ice from sticking?
 

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With the air intake on the clutch side, I'm thinking that Yamaha doesn't want belt dust injested like Doo had with the 05-08 Mach Z
 

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With the air intake on the clutch side, I'm thinking that Yamaha doesn't want belt dust injested like Doo had with the 05-08 Mach Z


that would be a good thought...but the airbox is sealed and theres fresh air intake from the outside...but...I guess anything is possible..
 

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If it's not in the manual I highly question whether it is on the Actual PDI. Will check next time I get to dealer. Good find SJ!
 


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