PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6. Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU33383
Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean or, if necessary, replace the air
filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.
2. Pull the air filter element out.
3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.
4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case. The engine
should never be operated with-
out the air filter element in-
stalled, otherwise the piston(s)
and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
[ECA10481]
1. Air filter case cover
2. Bolt
1. Air filter element
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