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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIP
If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull
the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element.
WARNING! Use
only a dedicated parts cleanin
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire
or explosion, do not use gaso-
line or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE:
To avoi
damaging the air filter element,
handle it gently and carefully,
and do not twist it.
[ECA10522]
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Bolt
1. V-belt case air filter element
4. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIP
The air filter element should be
wet but not dripping.