Air Intake Inspection; Air Filter Service - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

Air Intake Inspection

Foam
1. Lift the hood.
2. Inspect the foam inserts in the air baffle boxes. If the foam
inserts are dirty, clean the foam with a high flash point
solvent, followed by hot soapy water.
3. Rinse and dry the foam thoroughly.
4. Inspect the foam for tears or damage. Replace if necessary.
5. Reinstall the foam inserts into the air baffle boxes.
2.18
Air Baffing
Box
Engine Intake
Duct

Air Filter Service

It is recommended that the air filter be replaced annually. When
riding in extremely dusty conditions replacement will be
required more often.
The filter should be inspected periodically before each ride,
using the following procedure.
1. Lift the box to access the filter box cover.
Air Box Location
2. Remove clips (2) from air box cover and remove cover.
Inspect the gasket. It should adhere tightly to the cover and
seal all the way around.
3. Remove air filter assembly. Do not clean the main filter,
the filter should be replaced.
Air Box