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2-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
This section describes the servicing procedures for each item of
the Periodic Maintenance requirements.
AIR CLEANER
• Remove the front seat. (8-7)
• Lift and support the fuel tank. (5-3)
• Remove the air cleaner element by removing the screws.
• Remove the air cleaner element.
• Inspect the air cleaner element for clogging.
If the air cleaner element is clogged with dust, replace the air
cleaner element with a new one.
NOTE:
If driving under dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element
more frequently. Make sure that the air cleaner is in good condi-
tion at all times. The life of the engine depends largely on this
component.
• Install a new air cleaner element in the reverse order of
removal.
• Remove the drain plug from the air cleaner box to allow any
water to drain out.
Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months).
Replace every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months).
Do not blow the air cleaner element with compressed
air.