Note: OIn dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval.
After riding through rain or on muddily roads, the element should be cleaned immediately.
Warning: If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the throttle assy, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident.
Caution: If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
Remove:
- Fuel Tank (See Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
- Air Switching Valve Hose [A]
- Air Cleaner Element Screw [B]
- Air Cleaner Element [C]
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Remove:
- Upper Plastic Holder [A]
- Element [B]
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Note: The wire screen [A] is fastened with an adhesive for the shaded portion [B]. Do not remove the wire screen.
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Warning: Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, and make sure that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area.
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Because of the danger of highly flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or a low-flash point solvent to clean the element.
- Clean the element [A] in a bath of high-flash point solvent, and then dry it with compressed air or by shaking it.
- After cleaning, saturate a clean, lint-free towel with SE, SF, orSG class SAE 30 oil and apply the oil to the element by tapping the element outside with the towel.
- Visually check the element for tears or breaks.
- If the element has any tears or breaks, replace the element.
- Install the element unit [A] with the foam element side (gray) [B] facing down.
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