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3. Remove the air cleaner cover screws
3
4. Loosen the joint clamp
4
and remove the element from the
air cleaner
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
The air cleaner element must be in serviceable condition.
If it is torn or damaged it must be replaced. A damaged of
improperly serviced air cleaner element will cause pre-
mature engine wear.
5. Use compressed air to blow debris from the air cleaner ele-
ment
5
. If the debris is heavy, the foam will need to be
cleaned and re-oiled
The UXV500’s air cleaner element is a oiled foam type that
requires cleaning with an appropriate solvent and re-oil-
ing so it will properly filter debris from the air that will
enter the engine. Consult with your KYMCO dealer about
air cleaner element servicing products and procedures.
5
5
5
5
5
6. After cleaning, reinstall the air cleaner element and the cov-
ers in reverse order of disassembly
EXHAUST
Spark Arrestor Cleaning
Your UXV500 is equipped with a spark arrestor in its muffler.
The spark arrestor is required for you to operate your UTV on
public lands. Periodically you will need to clean the spark
arrestor’s screen of carbon by following this procedure:
1. Remove the three retaining screws
6
and pull the spark
arrestor from the muffler body
2. Use a wire brush to clean the carbon from the arrestor screen
7
3. Reinstall the spark arrestor in the muffler body and securely
tighten the retaining screws
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