A clogged air cleaner restricts the air intake, increases fuel consumption reduces engine power, and can cause spark plug fouling. Inspect the air intake system, which includes the air filter and air duct to the throttle body assy, and the duct clamps and 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 an accident. Be sure to keep the dust from entering during cleaning.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner will affect the fuel mixture to the engine and reduce engine power and cause spark plug fouling.
NOTE
Element Removal and Inspection
Remove the seat bolt and side cover bolt.
A. Seat Bolt
B. Side Cover Bolt (Left Side Cover)
A. Tab
B. Hooks
Remove the wing bolt, and take out the air cleaner element.
A. Wing Bolt
B. Air Cleaner Element
NOTICE
Do not twist or wring the element, as it gets easily torn or damaged.
Inspect the element. If it is dirty, clean it. Also check if the element is in good condition (no tears, hardening or shrinkage). If damaged, replace the element or it will allow dirt into the throttle body assy
WARNING
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the throttle body and the throttle may stick resulting in a hazardous operating con dition. Clean the air filter according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine, causing it to wear exces sively or to become damaged.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Element Frame
Element Cleaning and Installation
NOTICE
Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry to avoid damaging it.
WARNING
Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, there is no spark or flame anywhere near the working areas. Do not use gasoline or low flash-point solvents to clean the element.
A. Pins
B. Apply grease.
Install the air cleaner element so that align the guide blade of the element holder with the pro- jection of the air cleaner housing, and facing the opening of the guide blade outward.
A. Guide Blade (Air Cleaner)
B. Projection (Air Cleaner Housing)
C. Opening
Tighten the wing bolt.
Install the hooks of the left side cover to the ribs of the radiator shroud and air cleaner housing.
A. Left Side Cover
B. Radiator Shroud
C. Ribs
D. Hooks
Insert the tab of the left side cover into the slot of the rear fender.
A. Tab
B. Left Side Cover
C. Rear Fender
Tighten the seat bolt and side cover bolt to the specified torque.
A. Seat Bolt
B. Side Cover Bolt (Left Side Cover)
Tightening Torque
Seat Bolt 25 N m (2.5 kgfm, 18 ft-lb) Side Cover Bolt: L 7.0 Nm (0.71 kgf/m, 62 in-lb) Pull up the rear end of the seat to make sure it is securely installed.
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