MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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CHASSIS
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
NOTE
:
There is a check hose
②
at the bottom of the
air filter case. If dust and/or water collect in
this hose, clean the air filter element and air
filter case.
1. Remove:
·
driver seat
·
console
·
lift the cargo bed up
Remove air filter:
①
air filter Holder
②
Air filter check hose
③
air filter case cover
④
air filter element
NOTE
:
Never operate the engine with the air filter
element removed. This will allow unfiltered
air to enter, causing rapid wear and possible
engine
damage.
Additionally,
operation
without
the
filter
element
will
affect
carburetor tuning with subsequent poor
performance
and
possible
engine
overheating.
2. Check:
·
air filter element
①
Air filter frame
②
Sponge material
③
Element retaining plate
·
Damaged
Replace.
3. Clean:
·
air filter element
a. Wash the element gently, but thoroughly in
solvent.
WARNING
:
Use a cleaning solvent which is designed to
clean parts only. Never use gasoline or low
flash point solvents as they may cause a fire