Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-15
7
EAU33384
Cleanin
g
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 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
, oth-
erwise the piston(s) an
d
/or cyl-
in
d
er(s) may
b
ecome
excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
5. Install the air filter case cover by
aligning the match marks and in-
stalling the bolts.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Bolt
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter element holder
2. Projection
3. Slot
1. Match marks
1
2
3
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