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7-15
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
3. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter check hose
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements
The air filter element should be re-
placed and the V-belt case air filter el-
ement should be cleaned at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Service the air filter elements more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas. The air filter check
hose and V-belt case air filter check
hose must be frequently checked and
cleaned if necessary.
Replacing the air filter element
Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1.
2.
Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter-
case. The engine should never
4.
be operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleaning the air filter check hose
Check the hose on the rear side of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
If dirt or water is visible, remove the
hose from the clamp, clean it, and
then install it.
5.
1.
2.