MAINTENANCE
2.21
AIR FILTER/PRE-FILTER
SERVICE
It is recommended that the air filter and pre filter be
replaced annually. When riding in extremely dusty
conditions, replacement is required more often.
The pre filter should be cleaned before each ride using
the following procedure:
1. Lift up on the rear of the seat.
2. Pull the seat back and free of the tabs.
NOTE:
When reinstalling seat, make sure the slots in the
seat engage the tabs in the fuel tank.
3. Remove clips (6) from air box cover and remove
cover. Inspect the gasket. It should adhere tightly
to the cover and seal all the way around.
4. Loosen
clamp
and
remove
air
filter
assembly.
Gasket
Cover
Pre-filter
Main Element
Ill.1
Cleaning:
5. Slip the pre-filter element off of main element.
Clean the pre filter with high flash point solvent,
followed by hot soapy water.
6. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Inspect element for tears or damage.
8. Apply foam filter oil or clean engine oil and
squeeze until excess oil is removed.
9. Inspect main filter and replace if necessary. If the
filter has been soaked with fuel or oil it must be
replaced.
Installation:
10. Reinstall pre-filter element over main filter. Be
sure the element covers entire surface of main
filter without folds, creases, or gaps.
11. Reinstall filter on main filter mount. Place filter
clamp over the assembly and tighten.
NOTE:
Apply a small amount of general purpose
grease to the sealing edges of the filter before
reinstalling.
Filter Clamp
Ill.2
Main Filter
Filter Support
Front
Air Box
Proper Filter Placement
Ill.3
NOTE:
The air filter should rest on the filter support.
Proper placement of the air filter is important to
prevent rattles and air leaks. See Illustration above.
12. Install air box cover and secure with clips.
AIR BOX SEDIMENT TUBE
Periodically check the air box drain tube located
toward the rear of the machine. Drain whenever
deposits are visible in the clear tube.
1. Remove drain plug from end of sediment tube.
2. Drain tube.
Summary of Contents for 600 Dragon SP
Page 1: ...2004 SPORTSMAN 600 700 SERVICE MANUAL PN 9918803 ...
Page 138: ...BODY STEERING SUSPENSION 5 16 NOTES ...
Page 210: ...FINAL DRIVE 7 38 NOTES ...
Page 293: ...ELECTRICAL 10 43 WIRING DIAGRAM HAND AND THUMB WARMERS WINCH HUNTER EDITION ...
Page 294: ...ELECTRICAL 10 44 NOTES ...
Page 300: ...ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM LATE 2004 SPORTSMAN 600 700 MODELS WITH FUEL GAUGE NOTES ...
Page 301: ...ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM 2004 SPORTSMAN 600 700 HUNTER EDT HAND WARM WINCH ...
Page 308: ...PN 9918803 Printed in USA ...