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AIR FILTER (V-Belt
Housing) - DVX
The air filter in the V-belt housing
cooling inlet must be kept clean. If the
ATV is used under normal conditions,
service the filter at the intervals speci-
fied. If operated in dusty, wet, or
muddy conditions, inspect and service
the filter more frequently. Use the fol-
lowing procedure to remove the filter
and inspect and/or clean it.
1. Remove the two screws securing
the filter housing to the inside of
the left-front fender.
2. Remove the filter housing cover.
Tap the filter lightly to remove
dust and debris; then use com-
pressed air to thoroughly clean the
filter.
NOTE: Inspect the filter element.
If damaged or torn, it must be
replaced.
3. Install the filter housing cover onto
the filter housing.
4. Place the filter housing into posi-
tion inside the left-front fender.
Tighten the two screws securely.
AIR FILTER (Engine)
The air filter inside the air filter hous-
ing must be kept clean to provide good
engine power and gas mileage. If the
ATV is used under normal conditions,
service the filter at the intervals speci-
fied. If operated in dusty, wet, or
muddy conditions, inspect and service
the filter more frequently. Use the fol-
lowing procedure to remove the filter
and inspect and/or clean it.
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the air filter housing
cover by unseating the two retain-
ing clips; then lifting and remov-
ing the cover.
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3. Remove the air filter retaining nut
(1); then remove the foam element
(2) from its frame.
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4. 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.
NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner
and Foam Air Filter Oil are avail-
able from Arctic Cat.
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter fre-
quently if the ATV is used in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions can dam-
age the engine.
