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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
NOTE
:
There is a check hose at the bottom of the
①
air filter
case. If dust and/or water collects in this hose, clean
the air filter element and air filter case.
1. Remove:
·
driver seat
·
passenger seat
·
console
·
air filter case cover
①
·
air filter element assembly
①
·
air filter element cap
○
2
·
air filter element
○
3
NOTE
:
Never operate the engine with the air filter element
removed. This will allow unfiltered air to enter,
causing rapid wear and possible engine damage.
Additionally, operation without the filter element will
affect
carburetor tuning with subsequent poor
performance and possible engine overheating.
2. Check:
·
air filter element
·
Damaged
→
Replace.
3. Clean:
·
air filter element
a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in solvent.
.
WARNING
:
Use a cleaning solvent which is designed to clean
parts only. Never use gasoline or low flash point
solvents as they may cause a fire or explosion.
b. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the element and let
it dry.
Note
:
Do not twist or wring out the element. This could
damage the foam material.
c. Squeeze out the excess oil.
Note
:
The element should be wet but not dripping.