PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
6
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the fuel tank
breather hose and fuel tank overflow
hose, mark them to ensure that they will
be reinstalled in their correct positions.
4. Tilt the front of the fuel tank back to
position the tank away from the air
filter case, and then support the
tank as shown.
WARNING
EWA10410
●
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
●
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
6. Pull the air filter element out.
7. Check the condition of the air filter
element and replace it if it is dam-
aged or excessively dusty.
8. Insert the element into the air filter
case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
●
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
●
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
9. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
1. Fuel tank breather hose (except for
California)
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
1. Air filter element
5SL11.book Page 19 Friday, August 1, 2003 5:20 PM