Air Cleaner Filter - Buell 2002 X1 Handbook

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AIR CLEANER FILTER

REMOVAL
CAUTION
Do not run engine without filter element in place. Debris
could be drawn into the engine causing damage.
Check air cleaner filter element:
Inspect at the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
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Replace at every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval
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thereafter.
NOTE
Service air cleaner filter element more often if the motorcycle
is run in a dusty environment.
1. See Figure 1-42. Remove two small screws and nylon
washers (1).
2. Remove large screw and nylon washer (2). Lift cover (4)
away from backplate (3).
3. See Figure 1-43. Remove the filter element (1) from
backplate (2). Inspect and replace if necessary.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
Do not use gasoline or solvents to clean the filter ele-
ment. Volatile/flammable cleaning agents may cause an
intake system fire which could result in death or serious
injury.
1. Check filter element. Hold filter element up to strong light
source. The element can be considered sufficiently clean
if light is uniformly visible through the element.
2. Thoroughly clean backplate, filter box and inside of
cover.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 1-43. Place filter element (1) inside back-
plate. Align tabs (4) on element with tabs on backplate.
Two small strips of tape may be used to align element
with backplate opening.
2. See Figure 1-42. Position air cleaner cover (4) over back-
plate (3). Make sure air filter and trim are correctly posi-
tioned.
3. Install long screw and nylon washer (2). Tighten to 27-29
in-lbs (3.1-3.3 Nm).
4. Install two screws and nylon washers (1) to secure air
cleaner cover. Tighten to 27-29 in-lbs (3.1-3.3 Nm).
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1. Screw and Nylon Washer (2)
2. Long Screw and Nylon Washer (2)
3. Backplate
4. Cover
Figure 1-42. Air Cleaner Cover
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1. Filter Element
2. Backplate
3. Trim
4. Tab
Figure 1-43. Installed Air Cleaner Filter
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