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8.1
Removing the air filter
Note
Engine failure
Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
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Never ride the vehicle without an air filter since dust and dirt can get into the engine and result in increased wear.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Remove the seat. (
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Press the rear holding lugs
together slightly and swing the air filer cover upward.
Pull out the front holding lug and take off the air filter cover.
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Take off the air filter.
8.2
Installing the air filter
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Position the clean air filter.
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Position the rear holding lug. Lower the air filter cover and allow the front holding
lug
to snap in.
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
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Mount the seat. (
8.3
Cleaning air filter
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or petroleum since these substances attack the foam.
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Remove the air filter. (
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
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Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
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Oil the dry air filter with a high/quality filter oil.
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Clean the air filter box.
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Check carburetor connection boot for damage and tightness.
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Install the air filter. (
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