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NOTE: Once the filter has been
removed, lightly tap the filter to
remove any dust particles or con-
taminants from the filter. If the filter
is excessively covered in dust parti-
cles and contaminants, it must be
replaced.
XX055A
5. Plug the intake tube with a clean shop
towel. Then clean the inside of the air
filter housing.
XX056
NOTE: Verify the shop towel has
been removed from the intake tube
before continuing.
6. Remove the shop towel from the
intake tube. Then place a new air fil-
ter element into the filter housing.
Push the element into the housing
until it is fully seated.
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7. Reinstall the air filter cover, then turn it
approximately 1/16 of a turn clockwise
to seat it to the housing. Verify the duck
bill drain (A) is located at the bottom of
the assembly. Then lock the cover to the
housing by pressing the retainer tab (B)
inward toward the assembly.
XX057A
Draining V-Belt Cover
NOTE: If the vehicle has been
driven through water, the V-belt cover
must be drained of any water.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the drain bolt from the bottom
of the outer cover and allow the water
to drain out.
3. Shift the transmission to the neutral
position; then start the engine.
4. Increase and decrease engine RPM
several times to “blow out” any water;
then stop the engine.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten
securely.
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air to clean
the paper element. This may cause
tears in the element and allow parti-
cles to enter the combustion cham-
ber leading to accelerated engine
wear.
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to
the engine. 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.
