Heating/Air Conditioning Air Filter (If Equipped) - Can-Am DEFENDER MAX Series 2021 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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5. Install pressure cap.
6. Run engine at idle with the pressure
cap ON until the cooling fan cycles
on for a second time.
7. Stop the engine and let it cool down.
WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns,
do not remove the pressure cap if
the engine is hot.
8. When the engine is cool, remove
pressure cap and add coolant if re-
quired.
9. Install pressure cap.
10. After the next ride following this
procedure, check coolant level.
Add coolant as required. Refer to
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL VERI-
FICATION
in this section.
Heating/Air Conditioning
Air Filter (if equipped)
NOTICE
The cleaning of the filters
must be performed more often than
recommended when riding in dusty
conditions or sand.
Fresh Air Filter
Open hood to access fresh air filter.
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Lift and slide filter to remove.
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Step 1: Lift
Step 2: Slide
Inspect the filter for any signs of leaks.
A streak of dust on the clean side of
the filter is a telltale sign. Replace filter
if there is any damages. Eliminate any
source of air leaks before installing a
new filter.
Clean air filter by tapping out heavy
dust from paper element, this will al-
low dirt and dust to get out of the paper
filter.
NOTICE
It is not recommended to
blow compressed air on the paper
element; this could damage the pa-
per fibers and reduce its filtration
ability when used in dusty environ-
ments. If air filter is too dirty and
cannot be cleaned following the rec-
ommended procedure, it should be
replaced.
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe both
the filter sealing surface and the inside
of the outlet tube. Ensure that the out-
let tube sealing area is undamaged.