The air filter element should be cleaned every20–40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubri-cated more often if the vehicle is operated inextremely dusty areas. Each time air filter ele-ment maintenance is performed, check the airinlet to the air filter case for obstructions.Check the air filter element rubber joint to thecarburetor and manifold fittings for an airtightseal. Tighten all fittings securely to avoid thepossibility of unfiltered air entering the engine.NOTICENever operate the engine with the air filterelement removed. This will allow unfilteredair to enter, causing rapid engine wear andpossible engine damage. Additionally, op-eration without the air filter element will af-fect carburetor jetting with subsequentpoor performance and possible engine2P512001Drive select lever box check hoseThe drive select lever box check hose is locat-ed under the console. (See page 8-9 for con-sole removal and installation procedures.) Ifdust or water collects in the drive select leverbox check hose, remove the hose and cleanit.1. Drive select lever box check hoseEE.book Page 29 Friday, August 3, 2007 4:52 PM
