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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
Clean
Every 3 000 km (2 000 miles)
lf the
air cleaner
is clogged
with
dust,
intake
resistance will be increased with a resultant decrease
in power output and an increase in fuel consump-
tion.
Check
and
clean
the
element
in the
following
manner.
Remove
the frame
covers and seat.
(Refer to
page 3-2)
Remove
the air cleaner case cover by loosening
screw (1).
Remove the wing nut (2) and take off the air
cleaner element.
Remove
the
polyurethane
foam
element
(3)
from the element frame @).
Fill a washing
pan of a proper size with non-
flammable
cleaning
solvent.
Immerse
the ele-
ment in the cleaning solvent and wash it clean.
Squeeze the cleaning solvent out of the washed
element
by pressing
it between
the palms
of
both hands.
Immerse
the element
in motor oil, and squeeze
the oil out of the element leaving it slightly wet
with oil.
NOTE:
Do not twist or wring the element because it
will tear or the individual cells of the element
will be damaged.
CAUTION:
Inspect the element carefully for rips, torn
seams, etc. If any damage is noted, replace
the element.
Non-flammable ges
cleaning solvent
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