APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual page 69

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CAUTION
Block off the intake funnels with clean
cloths to prevent the ingress of dirt into
the intake ducts. On refitting, make sure
to remove the cloths and any other
objects you may have placed into the
airbox before installing the air box
cover (3). Make sure the air cleaner is
properly in place or it will let unfiltered
air into the system. Note that early wear
o f p i s t o n r i n g s a n d c y l i n d e r i s
frequently due to a defective or badly
positioned air cleaner.
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PARTIAL CLEANING
Do not press or hit the air cleaner
meshing (6). Do not use a screwdriver
or any other tools on the air cleaner.
Hold the air cleaner (6) in a vertical
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position and tap it repeatedly on a clean
bench.
If needed, blow the air cleaner (6) with
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an air line. Aim the gun from the inside of
the meshing outwards.
When cleaning the air cleaner, ensure
the meshing is not torn. Always change
a damaged air cleaner.
Clean the outer surface of the air cleaner
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(6) with a clean cloth.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
Never reuse an air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner (6) with a new air
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cleaner of the same type.
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