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REMOVAL
The air cleaner accumulates dust and must be cleaned periodically. If the ATV
is ridden in dusty areas, the air cleaner must be cleaned at more frequent intervals
than specified in the Maintenance Schedule. If the ATV is submerged in water,
the air cleaner should be checked and water should be drained from the air cleaner
housing before starting the engine.
1. Loosen bolt (a) and remove the air cleaner housing cover (b).
2. Pull out the mandrel (c) and remove the air cleaner bracket (d) and air cleaner
(e) from the air cleaner housing.
WASHING THE ELEMENT
1. Gently wash the air cleaner (e) in clean, non-flammable (high flash point) solvent
such as kerosene-not gasoline. Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly before applying
oil. A wet air cleaner will not fully absorb the oil. NOTE: The element should be wet but
not dripping.
2. Soak the air cleaner an equivalent (gear oil: SAE 80-90) until saturated, then
squeeze out the excess oil. NOTE: The element should be wet but not dripping.
3. Reassemble by reversing the disassembly sequence.
a b
c
d
e
e
CAUTION
Twisting the air cleaner when squeezing out excess oil could damage the
air cleaner.
