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9.1Removing the air filter
Note
Engine failure Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
– Never ride the vehicle without an air filter since dust and dirt can get into the engine and result in increased wear.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
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– Remove coarse dirt.
– Detach air filter holder at the bottom and swing it to one side. Remove the air
filter with the air filter support.
– Remove the air filter from the air filter support.
9.2Installing the air filter
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– Mount the clean air filter onto the air filter support.
– Apply grease to the air filter around area .
Long-life grease ( p. 265)
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– Put in both parts together, position them and fix them with air filter holder .
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
– Mount the seat. ( p. 59)
9.3Cleaning air filter
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with highly flammable substances (e.g., fuel, petroleum, solvents) as these substances will damage
the foam rubber.
– Remove the air filter. ( p. 57)
– Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaning agent ( p. 265)
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