Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-17
7
1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the air filter 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 air filter ele-
ment for excessive dirt or damage and
replace it if necessary.
Replacin
g
the air filter element
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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
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.
The air filter element nee
d
s
more frequent replacement if
you are ri
d
in
g
in unusually wet
or
d
usty areas.
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.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2
2
1
1. Air filter element
1
1. Air filter element
1
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