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Air Filter
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
FILTER
NOTE: This ATV is equipped with a dry-paper air fil-
ter and a cotton-fabric safety element.
DE014A
1. Open the air filter access cover and remove the oper-
ator’s seat; then rotate the air filter housing cover
counterclockwise and remove from the filter hous-
ing.
DE006A
2. Remove the dry-paper air filter. Do not remove the
cotton-fabric safety element at this time.
DE007
3. Clean dust and debris from the air filter housing;
then remove the cotton-fabric safety element using
care not to allow dirt and debris to enter the engine.
DE008
4. Lightly tap the dry-paper air filter to dislodge the dirt
and dust. Do not use compressed air.
5. Insert a suitable light into the dry-paper air filter and
look for any “pin-points” of light shining out of the
filter medium. A bright “pin-point” of light indicates
a hole and the filter element must be replaced.
DE028A
6. Check the safety element for signs of dirt build-up. If
dirt is present on the element, it indicates a leak or
hole in the dry-paper air filter element and both ele-
ments must be replaced.
7. Install the safety element; then install the dry-paper
air filter.
8. Check the drain valve in the air filter housing cover
for dirt, deterioration, or poor sealing. Clean or
replace as required.
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter frequently if the vehicle is
used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions can damage
the engine.
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to the engine. Dirt
and dust may enter the engine if the element is torn.
Carefully examine the element for tears before and after
cleaning it. Replace the element with a new one if it is
torn.
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