2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.2
]
10. Never touch any revolving or moving parts while the
motorcycle is running. Remember that loose clothing
can be hazardous around a running engine.
11. Gasoline should be used only as a source of energy
for the engine. It should never be used for any other
purpose.
12. Clean up gasoline spills immediately.
13. If gasoline is spilled inside your garage, open the doors
and windows to get plenty of ventilation. Avoid any
source of fire or spark including the use of electrical
switches until vapors have dissipated.
14. Gasoline soaked clothes should be removed immedi-
ately and allowed to dry away from any source of igni-
tion. Gasoline can cause skin irritation.
15. Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas when being
charged that can be ignited by flame or spark. Use
extreme caution when handing your battery.
To ensure the quality, safe-
ty and reliability of any re-
pair, use only genuine Big Dog Motorcycle parts
or recommended equivalents for replacement.
AIR FILTER:
Big Dog motorcycles are equipped with a
dry paper air cleaner. In order to function properly, the
air cleaner must provide an airtight seal between the air
cleaner cover and backing plate. Without this complete
seal, dirt contaminated air may enter the engine causing
rapid wear and possible engine failure. The air filter must
be serviced or replaced at 500 miles and every 2500 miles
thereafter. A dry-paper filter cannot be cleaned with any
type of solvent or water. If the air filter is dirty, service
using the following steps:
NOTE:
California models are equipped with a charcoal
impregnated air filter. For servicing, follow the dry paper
filter procedure.
1. Remove the three phillips screws attaching the air cleaner
cover to the air cleaner backplate.
2. Remove air filter from the air cleaner backplate.
3. Tap the filter on a flat surface to dislodge any large em-
bedded dirt particles. Use low pressure air, 15 psi or be-
low, to clean the filter by blowing air through the filter from
the inside out. Hold the air nozzle at least three inches
from the filter to avoid rupturing.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.2
]
10. Never touch any revolving or moving parts while the
motorcycle is running. Remember that loose clothing
can be hazardous around a running engine.
11. Gasoline should be used only as a source of energy
for the engine. It should never be used for any other
purpose.
12. Clean up gasoline spills immediately.
13. If gasoline is spilled inside your garage, open the doors
and windows to get plenty of ventilation. Avoid any
source of fire or spark including the use of electrical
switches until vapors have dissipated.
14. Gasoline soaked clothes should be removed immedi-
ately and allowed to dry away from any source of igni-
tion. Gasoline can cause skin irritation.
15. Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas when being
charged that can be ignited by flame or spark. Use
extreme caution when handing your battery.
To ensure the quality, safe-
ty and reliability of any re-
pair, use only genuine Big Dog Motorcycle parts
or recommended equivalents for replacement.
AIR FILTER:
Big Dog motorcycles are equipped with a
dry paper air cleaner. In order to function properly, the
air cleaner must provide an airtight seal between the air
cleaner cover and backing plate. Without this complete
seal, dirt contaminated air may enter the engine causing
rapid wear and possible engine failure. The air filter must
be serviced or replaced at 500 miles and every 2500 miles
thereafter. A dry-paper filter cannot be cleaned with any
type of solvent or water. If the air filter is dirty, service
using the following steps:
NOTE:
California models are equipped with a charcoal
impregnated air filter. For servicing, follow the dry paper
filter procedure.
1. Remove the three phillips screws attaching the air cleaner
cover to the air cleaner backplate.
2. Remove air filter from the air cleaner backplate.
3. Tap the filter on a flat surface to dislodge any large em-
bedded dirt particles. Use low pressure air, 15 psi or be-
low, to clean the filter by blowing air through the filter from
the inside out. Hold the air nozzle at least three inches
from the filter to avoid rupturing.
