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3
(3) Air cleaner element
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Clean the air cleaner housing using a shop
towel.
CAUTION
!!
• wet, paper pleated Never wash or clean the
type filter. Replace filter element once in
every 15000 km.
• Replace it earlier if it becomes very dirty,
damage on surface or on the sealing area.
NOTE
Align the tabs of air cleaner cover before
installing screws & the cover.
Follow the above process more frequently
when riding in rain or at full throttle.
•
Install the seat (page 28).
Air cleaner drain tube plug cleaning
Remove the drain tube (1) and drain the
deposit into a container.
•
Install the new air cleaner element.
•
Install the air cleaner element cover.
(1) Drain tube
1
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Excessive valve clearance will cause noise, and
little or no clearance will prevent the valve
from closing and cause valve damage and
power loss. Check valve clearance at the
specified intervals (page 37).
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Remove the air cleaner element (3).