MAINTENANCE
Replacing the air filter
If the engine seems weak, produces black smoke or
runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged.
For this reason, it is important to clean and replace
the air filter regularly (see the maintenance schedule
for the proper service interval).
WARNING!
Allow the exhaust system to cool8011-028
before performing service. Risk for
burns.
Cleaning/replacement of the air filter is carried out as
follows:
1. Undo the wing nut and lift off the air filter
cowling.
2. Remove the foam rubber pre-filter and clean
using a mild detergent.
Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.
Soak it with new engine oil. Wind the filter in an
absorbent cloth and squeeze out excess oil.
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3. Remove the wing nut in the air filter and remove
the paper filter. Tap the paper filter against a
fixed surface to remove dust. If the paper filter
is still dirty or damaged, it must be replaced.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air over 2 bar/
30 PSI to clean the paper filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.8011-031
4. Refit the air filter as follows:
YMount the paper filter in the air filter housing
and tighten using the wing nut.
YRefit the pre-filter on the paper filter.
YReturn the cowling to the air filter housing and
tighten using the wing nut.
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