Removing The Air Filter Box - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

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REMOVING THE AIR FILTER BOX

Read through the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
Remove the fuel tank (REMOVING THE FUEL TANK).
Turn out screw (1) to loosen clamp (2) on the carbu-
rettor intake sleeve.
Unscrew and remove screw (3) fixing air filter box (4)
to the frame.
Tightening torque for screw (3):
5 Nm (0,5 kgm) [3.7 Ft-lb].
CAUTION
Exercise extreme caution when removing air filter
box (4).
Lift the rear section of the air filter box so it can be
removed from the carburettor and from box supporting
pin (5).
WARNING
Close the openings with a clean cloth to prevent
any foreign bodies from getting into the intake
ducts.
When replacing the air filter box, position it on support
pins (5) and then insert the intake sleeve into the
carburettor, secure the box by means of screw (3) and
tighten clamp (2) on the carburettor.
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