Honda 2012 TRX420TM Owner's Manual page 135

4. Loosen the screw ( ) and remove the air cleaner assembly ( ) from 3
the air cleaner housing.
5. Unscrew the clamp ( ).
6. Remove the air cleaner ( ) from the air cleaner body (
7. Gently wash the air cleaner in clean, non-flammable (high flash
point) solvent such as kerosene not gasoline. After cleaning, gently
squeeze out the remaining solvent. Avoid twisting or wringing the air
cleaner. This can tear the foam.
8. Inspect for tears or cracks in the foam or seams of the air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner if it is damaged.
9. Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly before applying oil. A wet air
cleaner will not fully absorb the oil.
10. Pour clean Pro Honda Foam Filter Oil or an equivalent over the entire
surface of the air cleaner. Use both hands to evenly spread the oil into
the air cleaner. Gently squeeze out any excess oil. (To keep your
hands dry, place the air cleaner in a clean plastic bag before spreading
the oil into the air cleaner.)
UNDER SEAT
(3)
(5) (6)
(3) screw
(4) air cleaner assembly
(5) clamp
5
6
(7) (3)
(6) air cleaner
(7) air cleaner body
Servicing Your Honda
Air Cleaner
4
7 ).
(4)
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