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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU04973
Replacing the air filter
element
Air filter element, replacing
The air filter element should be
replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Replace the air filter ele-
ment more frequently if you are riding
in unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-13 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as
well as panels A and B. (See
pages 6-5 and 6-6 for cowling
and panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
1. Bolt (×2)
6. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
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8 Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
8 The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the pistons and/or cylinders
may become excessively
worn.
1. Air filter element
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank away from
the air filter case.
4. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
5. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (×8)
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