A clogged air cleaner restricts the air intake, increases fuel consumption, reduces engine power, and can cause spark plug fouling. Inspect the air in take system, which includes the air filter and air duct to the throttle body assy, before each race or practice session.
WARNING
If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the throttle body assembly, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident. Be sure to keep the dust from entering dur- ing cleaning.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner will affect fuel mixture to the engine and reduce engine power and cause spark plug fouling.
NOTE
Element Removal
A. Seat Mounting Bolt and Washer (Both Sides)
B. Seat
Remove the bolts and air cleaner intake cap.
A. Bolts
B. Air Cleaner Intake Cap
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine dam age will occur.
A. Wing Bolt and Washer
B. Element
Remove the air cleaner element from the element frame.
NOTICE
Do not twist or wring the air cleaner element, as it gets easily torn or damaged.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Element Frame
Element Cleaning and Installation
Clean the element in a bath of a high flash-point solvent or hot soapy water. Rinse the element with clear water to remove all traces of the cleaning solution.
WARNING
Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. well-ventilated area, and take care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near the working areas. Do not use gasoline or low flash-point solvents to clean the element.
Squeeze the element dry in a clean towel.
NOTICE
Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry to avoid damaging it.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Element Frame
C. Element Lip (Apply grease)
NOTE
A. Wing Bolt and Washer
B. Element
Insert the hooks of the seat under the flange collar and frame.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the side covers with the rear bracket of seat. Tighten the seat mounting bolt on both sides.
A. Hook
B. Flange Collar
C. Hook
D. Frame
Oil Draining
Inspect the drain plug to see if any oil or water has run down.
A. Drain Plug
If there are any oil, remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
WARNING
Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to install the plug on the air cleaner housing after draining.
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