Hot Start; Air Cleaner - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
HOTSTART
Check for smooth hot start lever operation and
lubricate the cable if necessary.
Inspect the casing for cracks w hich cou ld allow
mois1ure to enter.
Replace the hot start cable if necessary.
Measure the hot start lever freeplay at the lever end.
FREEPLAV: 2 - 3 mm (1116 -118 in)
2-3 mm (1/16-118
i n)
Hot start lever freeplay can be adjusted at the hot
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start cable. COVER USTER
Remove the dust cover.
Adjust the freeplay by loosening the lock nut and
turning the adjuster.
Tighten the lock nut.
Install the dust cover.
Recheck the freepley at the lever end.
AIR CLEANER
4-10
Open the eir cleaner housing cover.
Remove the air cleaner retaining bolt.
Remove the air cleaner assembly while turning it as
shown.
Remove the air cleaner element from the element
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holder. TAB AIR CLEANER
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elEMENT
Thoroughly wash the air cleaner in clean nonflam-
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mabie or high flash -point cleaning solvent.
Then wash the element again in a solution of hot
water and dishwashing liquid soap.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
Aher clea ning, be sure there is no dirt or sand
trapped between the inner and outer layer of the
cleaner.
Wash again if necessary.
Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly.
Aher drying, soak the air cleaner in clean Pro Honda
Foa m Filter Oil or an equivalent.
ELEM ENT
HOLDER
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