MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 82
13.94Removing the air filter x
Note
Engine failure Unfiltered intake air has a negative effect on the service life of the engine.
– Never ride the vehicle without an air filter since dust and dirt can get into the engine and result in increased wear.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
– Remove the air filter box lid. ( p. 81)
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– Detach air filter holder at the bottom and swing it to one side. Remove the air
filter with the air filter support.
– Remove the air filter from the air filter support.
13.95Installing the air filter x
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– Mount the clean air filter onto the air filter support.
– Apply grease to the section of the air filter.
Long-life grease ( p. 117)
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– Put in both parts together, position them and fix them with air filter holder .
Info
If the air filter is not correctly mounted, dust and dirt can penetrate into the
engine and can cause damage.
– Install the air filter box lid. ( p. 81)
13.96Cleaning air filter x
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Do not clean the air filter with fuel or gasoline since these substances attack the foam.
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Remove the air filter. x ( p. 82)
– Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner ( p. 117)
Info
Only squeeze the air filter when drying it out, never wring it out.