Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up; Cvt Air Inlet; Engine Air Filter - Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual

Periodic Maintenance/
Tune-Up
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Care must be
taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are
tightened to specifications.
It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodi-
cally to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the
components using the following list as reference:
A. Accelerator Pedal Pivot
B. Brake Pedal Pivot
C. Shift Cable
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool
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will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the
chart below, and capitalized.
Description
Drive and Driven Clutch Holder Tool
Hub Retaining Wrench
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Service
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Department.

CVT Air Inlet

This vehicle is equipped with an air inlet to collect air for
the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
NOTE: When servicing clutches or belt, it is recom-
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mended to inspect and clean the CVT air inlet.
1. Remove the left-side access panel; loosen the clamp
that holds the snorkel portion to the air inlet.
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2. Disconnect snorkel portion from air inlet; clean and
inspect.
3. Install the snorkel to the air inlet and tighten the
clamp securely. Reinstall the left-side access panel.
Primary Air Filter/Safety Filter/Clean-
out Valve
The engine air filter inside the air filter housing must be
kept clean to provide good engine power and fuel mile-
age. If the vehicle is used under normal conditions, ser-
vice the filter at the intervals specified. If operated in
dusty, wet, or muddy conditions, inspect and service the
filter more frequently. Use the following procedure to
clear the clean-out valve, remove the primary filter and
safety filter, and inspect and/or clean them.
Failure to inspect the air filter frequently if the vehicle is
used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions can damage
the engine.
NOTE: To access the air filter housing, the right-
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side access panel must be removed and the cargo box
raised if desired.
REMOVING AND INSPECTING
p/n
1. Remove dirt and debris from around the air filter
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housing cover; then squeeze the clean-out valve to
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clear it of any accumulated dirt or dust.
2. Check the clean-out valve for cracks or damage.
Replace as needed.
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3. Pull out on the orange air filter housing cover lock;
then turn the air filter housing cover counterclock-
wise to access the filter.

Engine Air Filter

CAUTION
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