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9. EASY MAINTENANCE
(1) AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND AIR
CLEANER CLEANING & REPLACEMENT
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Take out the air cleaner and visually check if it is
dirty or clogged.
1. Remove the air cleaner cover screws and cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner element.
3. The installation sequence is the reverse of
removal.
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Wash the air cleaner element in detergent oil,
squeeze out and allow to dry. Soak the element in
clean engine oil SAE30# and squeeze out the
excess oil . Then install it and the air cleaner.
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Clean the element at very 2000km and replace if
necessary. The air cleaner requires more frequent
cleaning or replacement when ridden in unusually
dusty areas. When replacing, refer to P36
Periodic Inspection & Maintenance Schedule.
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CAUTION:
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If the air cleaner is not installed properly, dust
may be sucked into the cylinder directly to reduce
engine horsepower and service life. Be careful
not to allow water to enter the air cleaner;
otherwise, it may result in hard starting.
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Never use gasoline or vaporable oil for washing.
Squeeze Coal oil
Wash in solvent Soak in oil Squeeze
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