7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Pull the sponge material and the
mesh out.
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1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
WARNING
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
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explosion, do not use gasoline or
solvents with a low flash point.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, and
do not twist or wring it.
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