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AIR CLEANER
The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage. If you use
your vehicle under normal, low-
stress conditions, you should ser-
vice the air cleaner at the intervals
specified. If you ride in dusty, wet,
or muddy conditions, you will
need to inspect the air cleaner
element much more frequently.
Use the following procedure to
remove the element and inspect
it.
WARNING
Operating the engine without
the air cleaner element in place
can be hazardous.
A flame can spit back from the
carburetor to the air intake box
without the air cleaner element
to stop it. Severe engine dam-
age can also occur if dirt
enters the engine due to run-
ning the engine without the air
cleaner element.
Never run the engine without
the air cleaner element in
place.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard
that could result in injury or
death.
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air
cleaner element frequently if
the vehicle is used in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions can
damage your ATV.
The air cleaner element can
become clogged under these
conditions, and engine damage
may result.
Always check the air cleaner
element after riding in severe
conditions. Clean or replace
the element as necessary. If
water gets in the air cleaner
case, immediately clean the
element and the inside of the
case.
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