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Washing the Element
Wash the element as follows:
1. Fill a wash pan larger than the
element with a non-flammable
cleaning solvent A. Dip the
element in the solvent and
wash it.
2. Squeeze the element by
pressing it between the palms
of both hands to remove
excess solvent. Do not twist or
wring the element, or it will
develop cracks.
3. Dry the element.
4. Put the element in a plastic
bag. Pour in some air filter oil
B and work the oil into the ele-
ment.
5. Squeeze the element to
remove excess oil.
6. Clean any dirt or debris from
inside the air cleaner case. Be
sure no dirt enters the carbure-
tor.
7. Reinstall the cleaned element
in reverse order of removal. Be
sure that the element is
securely in position and is
properly sealed.
DRY
CAUTION
A torn air filter can damage
your ATV.
Dirt and dust may get inside
the engine if the element is
torn.
Carefully examine the element
for tears before and after clean-
ing it. Replace the element with
a new one if it is torn.
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