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Checking the air filter element

The air filter element should be checked every 12 months or every 100 hours of oper- ation.

To check the air filter:

1.Remove the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

2.Remove the air filter case cover screws 1, slide the locks 2 open, and then remove the case cover.

3.Remove the air filter element and check it for dirt and oil. Replace the air filter ele- ment if there is any oil buildup, or every 2 years or every 200 hours of operation.

4.Install the air filter element in the air filter case, and then install the case cover.

CAUTION:

●Make sure that the air filter element is installed in the filter case properly.

●Do not start the engine with the air fil- ter element removed, otherwise the pistons and cylinders could be dam- aged.

●If cleaning the air filter element, use cold or lukewarm water and let it air dry completely. Do not use detergent or solvent to clean the air filter ele- ment, or dry it with heat or com- pressed air, otherwise it could be damaged.

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