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AIR FILTER CLEANING
CAUTION:
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.
1. Remove:
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Seat
2. Disconnect:
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Tail light lead connectors
1
3. Remove:
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Air filter case cover
2
4. Remove:
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Fitting bolt
1
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Washer
2
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Air filter element
3
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Filter guide
4
5. Clean:
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Air filter element
Clean them with solvent.
NOTE:
After cleaning, remove the remaining solvent
by squeezing the element.
CAUTION:
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Do not twist the element when squeezing
the element.
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Leaving too much of solvent in the ele-
ment may result in poor starting.
6. Inspect:
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Air filter element
Damage
→
Replace.
7. Apply:
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Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
8. Install:
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Filter guide
1
NOTE:
Align the projection
a
on filter guide with the
hole
b
in air filter element.
