PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-146EAU40051Replacing the air filter elementThe air filter element should be re-placed at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart. Replace the air filter elementmore frequently if you are riding in un-usually wet or dusty areas.1. Remove the rider seat. (See page3-18.)2. Remove panels A and B. (Seepage 6-7.)3. Remove the cowling bolts, andthen pull the cowling off.4. Remove the fuel tank bolts.5. Lift the front of the fuel tank, andthen tilt it back and away from theair filter case. (Do not disconnectthe fuel hoses!)WARNINGEWA10410 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.6. Remove the air filter case cover byremoving the screws.CAUTION:ECA12880When removing the air filter casecover, be careful not to allow foreignobjects to drop into the air intakemanifold.7. Pull the air filter element out.1. Cowling2. Bolt1. Bolt1. Screw2. Air filter case coverU3C3E2E0.book Page 14 Friday, July 6, 2007 9:09 AM
