APRILIA RX 50 RACING - 2003 Manual page 61

AIR FILTER REMOVING AND CLEANING
(Fig. 63)
The correctly performed dismantling and cleaning of
the air filter is of fundamental importance for good
engine performance.
Every 4000 km, or according to conditions of use,
clean the filtering element as follows:
Unscrew and remove the saddle locking nut posi-
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tioned under the mudguard.
Remove the saddle by lifting it.
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Remove the left side of the fairing.
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Unscrew and remove the screws of the filter case
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cover.
Remove the filter case cover (1).
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Remove the filtering element.
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Wash the filtering element with clean, not-inflam-
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mable solvents or solvents with high volatility
point, then let it dry thoroughly.
Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W-90) on the
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whole surface of the filtering element, then squee-
ze it to eliminate the oil in excess.
The filter must be well impregnated, thou-
gh not dripping
Reassemble performing all the operations in re-
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verse order, being careful to close the filter box
cover correctly.
Fig. 63
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
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