PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-196EAU04051*Cleaning the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleanedat the intervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.Clean the air filter element more fre-quently if you are riding in unusuallywet or dusty areas.1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11for seat removal and installationprocedures.) 2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.3. Lift the fuel tank to position it awayfrom the air filter case. (Do not dis-connect the fuel hoses!) EW000071WARNING_ Make sure that the fuel tank iswell supported. Do not tilt or pull the fuel tanktoo much, otherwise the fuelhoses may come loose, whichcould cause fuel leakage._4. Remove panels A and C. (Seepage 6-8 for panel removal and in-stallation procedures.)5. Pull the rubber cover off its hold-ers.1. Bolt (× 3) 1. Rubber cover2. Rubber cover holder (× 2)U5LV12.book Page 19 Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:49 PM
