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How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filters
To inspect the air cleaner/filters, remove the filters from
the vehicle and lightly shake the filters to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filters remain caked with dirt,
new filters are required.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filters, do
the following:
1. Remove the screws holding the filter element in
place.
2. Pull on latches found on either side of the filter.
3. Inspect or replace the filter. See Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to replace the air
cleaner/filter cover.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The
air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to
stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not
there and the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful
working on the engine with the air cleaner/
filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you
are driving.
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