Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-15
7
3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate
d
in the air filter
case. The en
g
ine shoul
d
never
b
e operate
d
without the air filter
element installe
d
, otherwise the
piston(s) an
d
/or cylin
d
er(s) may
b
ecome excessively worn.
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NOTICE
ECA21220
z
The air filter element must
b
e
replace
d
at the intervals speci-
fie
d
in the perio
d
ic maintenance
an
d
lu
b
rication chart.
z
The air filter element nee
d
s
more frequent replacement if
you are ri
d
in
g
in unusually wet
or
d
usty areas.
z
Do not clean the air filter ele-
ment
b
y
b
lowin
g
it with com-
presse
d
air.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleanin
g
the V-
b
elt case check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIP
If dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.
Cleanin
g
the V-
b
elt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the bolts, and then pull
the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
1. Air filter element
1
1. V-belt case check hose
1
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Bolt
2
1
2
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