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Air filter
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Remove the air cleaner cover after un-
screwing the 9 fixing screws.
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Take out the filtering element.
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Replace the air filter with a new one.
Check the blow-by and condensate outlet pipe;
empty if when full.
Cleaning (Every 12,000 km):
- Wash with water and car shampoo.
- Dry with short blasts of compressed air and a clean cloth.
- Soak with a 50% mixture of gasoline and oil.
- Drip dry the filtering element and then squeeze it with your hands without wringing.
- Refit the filtering element.
CAUTION
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER, THIS WILL RESULT IN AN EXCESSIVE
CYLINDER AND PISTON WEAR AND ALSO IN CARBURETTOR DAMAGE.
CAUTION
WHEN TRAVELLING ON DUSTY ROADS, THE AIR FILTER MUST BE CLEANED MORE OFTEN
THAN SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART.
Recommended products
AGIP FILTER OIL Oil for air filter sponge
Mineral oil with specific additives for increased adhesiveness
N.B.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FILTERING ELEMENT CLEANING RULES MAY LEAD INCORRECT
LUBRICATION OF THE PART INVOLVED. POOR LUBRICATION COMPROMISES THE FILTERING
ELEMENT CAPACITY. EXCESSIVE LUBRICATION, AS WELL AS A DIRTY FILTER, RESULTS IN
A RICH CARBURATION.
Engine oil
In four stroke engines, the engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bench bearings
and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to the engine.
In all four stroke engines, the deterioration of the oil characteristics, or a certain consumption should
be considered normal, especially if during the run-in period. Consumption levels in particular can be
influenced by the conditions of use (e.g.: oil consumption increases when driving at "full throttle".
Maintenance
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