PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing the air filter element
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See
page 3-14.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as well
as panels A and B. (See
page 6-5.)
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
4. Remove the rear brake fluid reser-
voir holder by removing the bolt,
and then lift the fuel tank away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
6. Pull the air filter element out.
7. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
CAUTION:
ECA10480
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
9. Place the fuel tank in the original
position and install the bolts.
1. Bolt
1(×2)
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir holder
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir
3. Bolt
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
(×8)
1. Air filter element