Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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EAU60992
Air filter an
d
V-
b
elt case air fil-
ter elements
The air filter element should be re-
placed and the V-belt case air filter el-
ement should be cleaned at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Service
the air filter elements more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. The air filter check hose and V-
belt case air filter check hose must be
frequently checked and cleaned if nec-
essary.
Replacin
g
the air filter element
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate
d
in the air filter
case. The en
g
ine shoul
d
never
b
e operate
d
without the air filter
element installe
d
, otherwise the
piston(s) an
d
/or cylin
d
er(s) may
b
ecome excessively worn.
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5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
TIP
Check the air filter element for exces-
sive dirt or damage and replace it if
necessary.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
1
2
1
1. Air filter element
1
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