Filter Systems (Tm) - Polaris 500 2X4 User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Filter Systems (TM)

Air Filter
Always check and change the air
filter at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 53.
1. Remove the seat to access the air
cleaner.
2. Remove the breather hose (1) from
the cylinder.
3. Remove the wing nut (2) and remove
the air cleaner cover (3).
4. Remove the primary filter (4) and the
secondary filter (5).
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the
primary filter. Install new.
5. Wash the secondary (foam) filter with
hot soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
6. Inspect the filter for tears or damage.
Replace with a new filter if needed.
7. Apply foam filter oil or clean engine oil
and squeeze the filter until excess oil is
removed.
8. Reassemble all components.
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