Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Air Filter
Removing the Air Filter
1. Remove the following body pan-
els to access the air filter. Refer to
BODY PANELS
in
EQUIPMENT
.
– LH side panel.
– LH top side panel.
Remove the 3 screws from the air filter
cover.
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1. Cover
2. Screws
Remove the air filter cover and the fil-
ter.
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1. Cover
2. Filter
Inspecting the Air Filter
Inspect air filter for cleanliness and
damage.
NOTICE
It is not recommended to
blow compressed air on the paper
filter. This could damage the paper
fibers and reduce its filtration ability
when used in dusty environments.
NOTICE
Do not wash the paper fil-
ter with any cleaning solution.
NOTICE
Inspect air intake silencer
and remove any dust or debris tak-
ing care not to blow or move any-
thing inside the clean side of the
engine air inlet (passed air filter).
NOTICE
Remove any dust or de-
bris that may have moved or shifted
inside the clean side of the air intake
silencer (passed air filter). Clean by
pulling on the dust and not pushing
it inside.
Replace air filter as necessary accord-
ing to recommended maintenance
schedule and particular use (especially
in dusty environments).
Installing the Air Filter
Carefully install air filter into position.
NOTE: The air filter should sit it-
self correctly. Please make sure the
seat/receptacle of the intake hose is
not deformed before inserting the air
filter.
Properly position air filter cover then
secure with all screws.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Air filter cover
screws
3 N•m ± 0.5 N•m
(27 lbf• in ± 4 lbf• in )
Reinstall parts in the reverse order of
their removal.
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