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1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the air filter housing
cover.
733-708A
733-444A
A. On the 250/300, remove the
two machine screws securing
the cover; then pull the retainer
out and remove the filter.
B. On the 400 FIS/ACT, remove
the cover from the retaining
clips; then loosen the clamp
and remove the filter.
C. On the 400 TBX/500/650/650
V-Twin, remove the two fasten-
ers securing the storage com-
partment and remove the
storage compartment. Remove
the air cleaner housing cover
from the four retaining clips;
then remove the air filter.
3. Fill a wash pan larger than the ele-
ment with a non-flammable clean-
ing solvent; then dip the element
in the solvent and wash it.
4. Squeeze the element by pressing it
between the palms of both hands
to remove excess solvent. Do not
twist or wring the element or it
will develop cracks.
5. Dry the element.
6. Put the element in a plastic bag;
then pour in air filter oil and work
the oil into the element.
7. Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
8. Clean any dirt or debris from
inside the air cleaner. Be sure no
dirt enters the carburetor.
9. Install the air filter and cover.
A. On the 250/300, place the filter
in the air filter housing making
sure it is properly seated and
secure with the retainer; then
install the cover and secure
with the machine screws.
400 TBX/500/650/650 V-Twin
250/
300
400 FIS/ACT
! CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to
the ATV engine. Dirt and dust may
get inside the engine if the element
is torn. Carefully examine the ele-
ment for tears before and after
cleaning it. Replace the element
with a new one if it is torn.
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