Air Cleaner - APRILIA RS 125 Manual

RS 125
2.7.

AIR CLEANER

2.7.1. AIR CLEANER
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Check the air cleaner every 4000 km (2485 mi) or 12
months, change it every 8000 km (4970 mi) or more
frequently if the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads.
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It is possible to clean the air cleaner partially after
using the vehicle on this kind of roads.
WARNING
The partial cleaning of the filter does not
exclude or postpone the replacement of the
filter itself.
Do not start the engine if the air cleaner has
been removed.
Do not clean the filtering element with petrol
or solvents, since they may cause a fire in the
fuel supply system, with serious danger for
the persons in the vicinity and for the vehicle.
CLEANING
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Remove the air cleaner, see
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Wash the filtering element with clean, not inflammable
solvents or with solvents having a high volatility point
and let it dry with extreme care.
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Apply filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W - 90) on the
whole surface, then wring it to remove the oil in excess.
WARNING
When cleaning the filtering element, make
sure that there are no tears.
Otherwise, change the filtering element.
NOTE The filtering element must be wet but not dripping.
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Clean the outer part of the air cleaner with a clean
cloth.
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Clean the inside of the filter box with a clean cloth.
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Clean the intake funnels.
CHANGING
WARNING
Do not use filters that have already been
used.
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Replace the air cleaner with a new one of the same
type.
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