Tracker Off-Road 600 Operator'smanual page 64

6. After the lid is removed, check the
interior portion of the lid for mud and
debris to assess the state of the air fil-
ter. The center portion should be
clean. Next, remove the filter through
the same path as the lid and pull it out
of the wheel well.
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NOTE: Once the filter has been
removed, lightly tap the filter to
remove any dust particles or con-
taminants from the filter. If the filter
is excessively covered in dust par-
ticles and contaminants, it must be
replaced.
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air to clean
the paper element. This may cause
tears in the element and allow parti-
cles to enter the combustion cham-
ber, leading to accelerated engine
wear.
7. Plug the engine intake tube with a
clean shop towel. Then clean the
inside of the air filter housing.

NOTE: Verify the shop towel has
been removed from the intake tube
before continuing.
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8. Remove the shop towel from the
intake tube. Insert the filter the same
way as removed making sure to push
the filter all the way in toward the
engine intake tube with the open end
of the filter not visible at the front of
the air box.
OHA028
9. While pushing the coolant lines out of
the way, replace the air box lid by push-
ing the duckbill first and rotating the lid
until it is completely around the filter.
Work the lid on with the duckbill posi-
tioned 15 degrees off vertical (see illus-
tration OHA031 shown below). Twist
the lid 15 degrees clockwise until able to
push the yellow latch in and lock the lid
in place. When installed the lid should
have the duckbill facing downward and
vertical to the vehicle.
A torn air filter can cause damage to
the engine. Dirt and dust may get
inside the engine if the element is torn.
Carefully examine the element for
tears before and after cleaning it.
Replace a torn element with a new one.
OHA029
10. Replace the winch solenoid or emer-
gency shutoff switch (if applicable).
CAUTION
OHA030
OHA031