PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-11
EAS31130
REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
AND CLEANING THE CHECK HOSE
There is an air filter check hose “1” at the bottom
of the air filter case. If dust and/or water collects
in this hose, clean the air filter check hose and
replace the air filter element.
1. Remove:
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (1)” on page
4-1.
• Fuel tank top cover
• Fuel tank cover (left)
• Fuel tank cover (right)
• Fuel tank center cover
• Fuel tank front cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (4)” on page
4-11.
• Fuel tank
Refer to“FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
2. Remove:
• Air duct bracket “1”
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE VALVE” on
page 7-6.
3. Remove:
• Air filter element “1”
4. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage → Replace.
• Replace the air filter element every 40000 km
(24000 mi) of operation.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you
are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
5. Install:
• Air filter element
• Air duct bracket
ECA14401
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect carburetor
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
6. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
• Fuel tank front cover
• Fuel tank center cover
• Fuel tank cover (left)
• Fuel tank cover (right)
• Fuel tank top cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (4)” on page
4-11.
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (1)” on page
4-1.
Air filter element screw
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.2 ft·lbf)
Air duct bracket screw
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.2 ft·lbf)