Air - Cannondale ATV Owner's Manual

AIR

Air filter element cleaning
The air filter is located under the cowl.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Fire or explosion, filter damage
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Using gasoline or other low flash point solvents to
clean the air filter can result in a fire or explosion.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use a non-flammable (high-flash point) solvent to
clean the air filter elements.
CAUTION
Don't operate the vehicle with the air filter removed.
Unfiltered air entering the engine will cause rapid
engine wear and severe damage.
Always clean the area surrounding the air filter
before removing it to lessen the chance of
contaminating the airbox with foreign objects,
water, dirt or other debris.
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1. Remove the cowl.
2. Release the filter retaining clip and remove it.
3. Remove the air filter from the air filter base plate.
1. Clip
2. Filter
3. Base plate