Operation Manual

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 lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-11.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
WARNING
EWA10410
● Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
● Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
4. Remove panels A and C. (See
page 6-6.)
5. Pull the rubber cover off its hold-
ers.
6. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
7. Pull the air filter element out.
8. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
1. Bolt
1. Rubber cover
2. Rubber cover holder
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
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