Air Filter/Housing Drain - Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual

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NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner is
available from Arctic Cat.
3. Squeeze the element by pressing it
between the palms of both hands to
remove excess solvent.
CAUTION
Do not twist or wring the element as it
will develop cracks.
4. Put the element in a plastic bag; then
pour in Air Filter Oil and work the oil
into the element.
5. Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil; then using the existing two
cap screws, install the element back
in the filter body
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to
the 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 if torn.
6. Inspect the drain beneath the main air
filter housing for debris and for
proper sealing.
7. Install the filter and cover.

Air Filter/Housing Drain

The air filter inside the air filter housing
must be kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage. If the vehicle is
used under normal conditions, service the
filter at the intervals specified. If operated
in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions, inspect
and service the filter more frequently. Use
the following procedure to remove the fil-
ter and inspect and/or clean it.
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter fre-
quently if the vehicle is used in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions can dam-
age the engine.
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NOTE: The air filter is located
above the rear receiver hitch.
1. Remove dirt and debris from around
the filter housing.
2. Unsnap the five spring-clip fasteners
and remove the air filter cover and the
air filter assembly.
3. Remove the foam element from the
filter body.
4. Fill a wash pan larger than the ele-
ment with a non-flammable cleaning
solvent; then dip the foam element in
the solvent and wash it.
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NOTE: Foam Air Filter Cleaner is
available from Arctic Cat.
5. Squeeze the element by pressing it
between the palms of both hands to
remove excess solvent.
CAUTION
Do no twist or ring the foam element
or it will develop cracks.
6. Dry the element.
7. Put the element in a plastic bag; then
pour in air filter oil and work the oil
into the element.
8. Squeeze the element to remove
excess oil; then install on the filter
body.
CAUTION
A torn air filter can cause damage to
the 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.
9. Clean any dirt or debris from inside
the filter housing.
10. Inspect the drain beneath the main
housing for debris and for proper
sealing.
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