Lubrication Points; Air Filter - Arctic Cat 2014 XC 450 Service Manual

Lubrication Points

It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodi-
cally to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the
throttle lever and brake lever pivots.

Air Filter

CLEANING AND INSPECTING FILTER
1. Loosen the clamp securing the front air inlet boot to the
air filter housing; then loosen the clamp securing the
rear inlet boot to the air box. Remove the inlet pipe.
2. Remove two reinstallable rivets from the air filter
housing mounting bracket and slide the air filter
housing rearward out of the mounting bracket.
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3. Turn and release the three locking lugs on the air fil-
ter housing and separate the air filter cover from the
housing; then remove the air filter element. Separate
the foam element from the spring.
4. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a non-
flammable cleaning solvent; then dip the element in
the solvent and wash it.
NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner and Foam Air Fil-
ter Oil are available from Arctic Cat.
5. Dry the element.
6. Put the element in a plastic bag; then pour in air filter
oil and work the oil into the element. Insert the form-
ing spring into the element with the closely wrapped
end of the spring toward the open end of the element.
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A torn air filter element can cause damage to the ATV
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 the element with a
new one if it is torn.
7. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air filter
housing.
8. Place the filter assembly in the air filter housing
making sure it is properly positioned and properly
seated with the filter element straight in the housing.
KC446
Failure to properly seat and align the filter element may
cause severe engine damage.
9. Install the air filter housing cover and secure with the
locking tabs.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
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