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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Air Cleaner Element Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE
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In dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more
frequently than the recommended interval.
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After riding through rain or muddy terrains, the element
should be cleaned immediately.
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Also, if there is a break in the element material or any
other damage to the element, replace the element with
a new one.
WARNING
Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, and
take care t hat there are no sparks or flame any-
where near the working area; this includes any
appliance with a pilot light. Because of the danger
of highly flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or
a low-flash point solvent to clean the foam element.
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Remove the air cleaner element (see Fuel System chap-
ter).
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Clean the element [A] in a bath of high-flash point solvent.
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Squeeze it dry in a clean towel [A]. Do not wring the ele-
ment or blow it dry; the element can be damaged.
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Inspect the element for damage.
If it is torn, punctured, or hardened, replace it.
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After cleaning, saturate the element with a high-quality
foam-air-filter oil, squeeze out the excess oil, then wrap
it in a clean rag and squeeze it as dry as possible. Be
careful not to tear the element.
Air Cleaner Draining
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If any water or oil accumulates in the tube, drain it by
taking off the tube plug [A]. After draining, be sure to install
the tube plug and clamp firmly.