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Release 00 - 02/2008
Engine WBE 0701-WBE 0704
Service manual
General information
The intake system uses an air lter directly connected to the carburettor by means of a manifold which
conveys the air/petrol mixture to the inlet valve.
See the relevant section [ 15] for advice on resolving problems due to the malfunctioning of the air
intake system.
Aninefcientltercanletdustordebrisenterthecylinder,causingprematureweartothepistonringsand
cylinder.
The air lter is found on the left hand side of the engine and can be inspected without having to remove
other parts.
7. INTAKE SYSTEM
7.1. Maintenanceoflteringelement
WARNING: Never run the engine without air
lter.Theenginewouldcertainlybedama-
ged.
1 - Clean the area around the lter cover (1) by
blowing it with compressed air.
2 - Remove the cover (1) by exerting pressure on
the two upper tongues (2) and remove the lter
element (3).
3 - Check carefully that the element has no holes
or tears, and replace it if it is damaged.
4 - Bang the air lter element on a hard surface so
as to remove excess dirt, and blow it through with
compressed air, outwards from the inside.
Replace the element if it is too dirty.
5 - Ret the element (3) and the cover into their
housings.
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