APRILIA HABANA 125 - PART2 Manual page 45

Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
Check the conditions of the air cleaner and
clean it monthly or every 6000 km (3750
mi), depending on the conditions in which
the vehicle is used.
If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads,
the cleaning operations and any replace-
ment should be carried out more frequent-
ly.
To clean the filtering element it is neces-
sary to remove it from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
N
Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
N
Unscrew and remove the four screws
(1).
CAUTION
Pay attention to the correct position of
the lower cover (2) and the filtering ele-
ment (4), in such a way as to be able to
reposition them correctly.
N
Withdraw the lower cover (2) from below
and take the gasket (3).
N
Withdraw the filtering element (4).
CLEANING
WARNING
Do not use petrol or inflammable sol-
vents to wash the filtering element, in
order to avoid fires or explosions.
N
Wash the filtering element (6) with clean,
non-inflammable solvents or solvents
with high volatility point, then let it dry
thoroughly.
N
Apply a filter oil on the whole surface of
the filtering element.
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