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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cleaning the air filter
element
The air filter element should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the holding clips.
1. Holding clip (×3)
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
6. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet
but not dripping.
3. Pull the air filter element out of
the air filter case.
4. Remove the sponge material
from the air filter element frame.
1. Air filter element
2. Sponge material
3. Air filter element frame
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Recommended oil:
Engine oil
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