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CHK
ADJ
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
NOTICE
Be sure not to run the engine without air
filter element. Otherwise this can result in
excessive piston and/or cylinder wear.
1. Remove:
9
Air filter cover screws
1
9
Air filter cover
2
2. Remove:
9
Air filter element
3
3. Check:
9
Air filter element
Damage
→
Replace.
Clogged
→
Wash the element with sol-
vent, and then dry it thoroughly.
Oil the element and squeeze out the
excess oil.
WARNING
Do not wash the element with gasoline or
with acidic, alkalic, or organic solvents.
NOTICE
Do not wring out the element. This could
cause it to tear.
4. Install:
9
Air filter element
9
Air filter cover
9
Air filter cover screws
1.6 Nm (0.16 m · kgf, 1.2 ft · lbf)
1
2
3
1