Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
9-16
9
The air filter element nee
d
s
more frequent replacement if
you are ri
d
in
g
in unusually wet
or
d
usty areas.
Do not clean the air filter ele-
ment
b
y
b
lowin
g
it with com-
presse
d
air.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleanin
g
the V-
b
elt case check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIP
If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.
Cleanin
g
the V-
b
elt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull
the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element.
WARNING! Use
only a
d
e
d
icate
d
parts cleanin
g
solvent. To avoi
d
the risk of fire
or explosion,
d
o not use
g
aso-
line or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE:
To avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the air filter element,
han
d
le it
g
ently an
d
carefully,
an
d
d
o not twist it.
[ECA10522]
1. V-belt case check hose
1
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Screw
2
2
1
1. V-belt case air filter element
1
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