Air Filter - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Periodic Maintenance Operations

AIR FILTER

Read through the paragraphs MAINTENANCE.
The air cleaner should be inspected and cleaned
every 6,000 km (3,750 mi), depending on the condi-
tions of use.
If the vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads, the
cleaning operations should be carried out more
frequently.
To clean the filtering element it is necessary to remove
it from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
• Position the vehicle on the centre stand.
• Lift the saddle (SADDLE LOCKING / UNLOCK-
ING).
• Remove the safety clamp (1).
• Pull out the pin (2) fixing the piston to the air filter
cover, as shown in the figure.
CAUTION
When removing the pin, hold the saddle to prevent
it from falling.
• Hold the saddle, unloose and remove the six
screws (3) fixing the air filter cover to the plastic
under the saddle.
CAUTION
When lifting the air filter cover, take care not to
detach the intake sleeve from the filter box.
• Carefully lift the air filter cover (4).
• Remove the air filter (5).
CLEANING
WARNING
Do not use petrol or inflammable solvents to wash
the filtering element, in order to avoid fires or
explosions.
Do not use any additives or liquids for cleaning as
to prevent the forming of moisture inside the filter
box. Only use compressed air.
• Clean the filtering element (5) with a jet of air.
CAUTION
DO NOT OIL THE FILTERING ELEMENT in order
not to compromise the filter and engine correct
operation.
CAUTION
Refit the filter (5) in the filter cover (4) (make sure
the gasket adheres perfectly to its seat), tighten
the cover to the filter box.
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