Suzuki LT-Z90, Owner'S Manual

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Removing the Element
1. Remove the right frame cover
1
.
2. Remove the air cleaner cap
2
.
3. Take out the air cleaner element
3
.
Washing the Element
Wash the element as follows:
1. Fill a washing pan large enough to
hold the element with a non-flam-
mable cleaning solvent
A
.
Immerse the element in the sol-
vent and wash it.
2. Squeeze the element by pressing
it between the palms of both
hands to remove excess solvent.
Do not twist or wring the element
or it will develop cracks.
3. Immerse the element in a sepa-
rate pan filled with motor oil
B
.
Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil. Make sure that the ele-
ment remains damp with oil (but
not soaked).
CAUTION
A torn air filter can damage your
ATV.
Dirt and dust may get inside the
engine if the element is torn.
Carefully examine the element for
tears before and after cleaning it.
Replace the element with a new
one if it is torn.