Zontes ZT125-M 2022, Maintenance Manual

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f. Reinstall the engine rear decorative cover.
●The vehicle must be parked on a flat and stable ground or a
lifting platform.
●The operation can only be performed after the engine has
cooled down completely.
●The air filter element is c hecked every 4000 kilometers or
15 months (whichever comes first), and replaced every 8000
kilometers or 30 months (whichever comes first). The air inlet
sponge filter should be replaced every 4000 kilometers or 15
months (whichever comes first).
●The air filter element and the engine air inlet element
should be cleaned regularly in accordance with the provisions
of the regular maintenance and lubrication table.
●If you often ride in humid or dusty areas, you should check
the air filter element more frequently. Be sure to inspect the
waste oil pipe of the air filter frequently.
●If the filter element is damaged, it must be replaced,
otherwise the dirt will be directed into the engine and cause
damage to the engine.
●Ensure that the filter element is assemble d in place.
●If the air filter is clogged with dust, the air intake resistance
will increase and the output power will decrease.
●If the filter element of the engine air intake is blocked by
dust, the air intake resistance will increase, which will reduce
the heat dissipation of the belt and affect the life of the belt.
●If the replacement period is not reached, the surface of the
filter element is clean without damage, and you can use a
dust blow gun to blow air from the clean side of the filter
element to blow away the dust on the surface of the filter
element.
●Do not let water enter the air filter when washing the
vehicle.
M350 Air filter (filter element), air inlet
filter element
Step
：
1. Support the vehicle firmly
Prop up the vehicle with the main bracket and put down
the side bracket, as shown in the picture.
2. Remove the left engine cover
a. Press the center cylindrical pins of the four expansion
nails at the inner part of the back with 4# hex, and remove
the three expansion nails on the bottom plate of the
decorative cover of the air filter. Remove the expansion nail
from the rear top surface.
Remove the expansion nails from the top of the front part.
b. Remove the four hexagon M6x14 bolts shown with the
4# hex socket.
c. Pull out the three mushroom buttons on air filter
decoration cover and remove the air filter decoration cover.