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CHK
ADJ
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
EBS00071
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
NOTE:
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There is a check hose
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at the bottom of the
air filter case. If dust and/or water collects in
this hose, clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
1. Remove:
• front panel
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.
2. Remove:
• air filter cover
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3. Disconnect:
• rubber band
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4. Remove:
• air filter element guide
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• air filter element
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CAUTION:
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The engine should never be run without the
air filter; excessive piston and/or cylinder
wear may result.
5. Check:
• air filter element
Damaged
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Replace.
6. Clean:
• air filter element
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a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
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Use a cleaning solvent which is designed
to clean parts only. Never use gasoline or
low flash point solvents as they may cause
a fire or explosion.
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