Air Cleaner - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner uses polyurethane inner and outer
pieces which cannot be separated.
A dirty air cleaner will reduce engine power.
To clean the air cleaner:
1. Remove the seat (page 17).
2. Loosen the air cleaner retaining bolt.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1) AIR CLEANER
(2) AIR CLEANER RETAINING BOLT
4. Remove the air cleaner from the air cleaner holder.
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(1) AIR CLEANER HOLDER (2) AIR CLEANER
(3) AIR CLEANER RETAINING BOLT
5. Wash the air cleaner in clean non-flammable clean-
ing solvent. Then wash in hot, soapy water, rinse
well, and allow to dry thoroughly.
6. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
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Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner. A fire or explosion could
result.
NOTE:
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The air cleaner is made in two pieces: inner and
outer which can't be separated.
7. Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly. After dry-
ing, soak the air cleaner in clean Pro Honda Foam
Filter Oil or an equivalent air cleaner oil.
Apply air cleaner oil to the entire surface, inner and
outer, and rub it with both hands to saturate the air
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cleaner with oil. Squeeze out excess oil.
8. Apply a thin coat of white lithium grease to the
sealing surface.
9. Assemble the air cleaner and holder.
Insert the pin through the hole, and the air cleaner
retaining bolt through the assembly.
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(1) AIR CLEANER
(3) PIN
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(5) AIR CLEANER RETAINING BOLT
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(2) AIR CLEANER HOLDER
(4) HOLE
10. Insert the pin in the air cleaner housing hole and
install the assembly into the air cleaner housing
while aligning the tab on the air cleaner and the
reference mark on the air cleaner housing. Tighten
the retaining bolt securely.
Carefully position the sealing flange of the element
to prevent dirt instruction.
11. Reinstall the seat, making sure it is securely at-
tached.
CAUTION:
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If the air cleaner assembly is not installed correctly,
dirt and dust may enter the engine resulting in
rapid wear of the piston rings and cylinder.
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(1) AIR CLEANER (2) PIN
(3) AIR CLEANER HOUSING HOLE
(4) TAB (5) REFERENCE MARK
(6) AIR CLEANER HOUSING
(7) AIR CLEANER HOLDER
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