PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the air filter element
The air filter element should be
checked at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Check the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-11 for rider seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts and lift
the fuel tank as shown.
3. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”,
and then disconnect the hoses
and the fuel sender coupler.
NOTE:
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Before removing the hoses, mark them
to ensure that they will be reinstalled in
their correct positions.
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4. Tilt the front of the fuel tank back to
position the tank away from the air
filter case, and then support the
tank as shown.
1. Bolt (× 2) 1. Fuel cock
2. Hose (× 2)
3. Fuel sender coupler
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