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Removing the Element
1. Remove the seat.
2. Unhook the hooks and take off the
air cleaner case cover 1.
3. Remove the screw 2. Remove
the element assembly 3.
4. Pull out the foam element from the
element frame.
Washing the Element
Wash the element as follows:
1. Fill a wash pan larger than the ele-
ment with a non-flammable clean-
ing 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 MOTUL AIR FILTER
OIL or equivalent filter oil B and
work the oil into the element.
5. Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil.
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 cleaning it.
Replace the element with a new
one if it is torn.
DRY