D MINOR REPAIR6-16EAU44650ing the air filter elementaning the check hosefilter element should be re-t the intervals specified in themaintenance and lubricationeplace the air filter elementquently if you are riding in un-et or dusty areas. In addition,ilter check hose must be fre-checked and cleaned if neces-ce the air filter elementove the seat. (See page 3-9.)ove the air filter case cover byoving the screws.3. Pull the air filter element out.4. Insert a new air filter element intothe air filter case as shown.CAUTION:ECA10480 Make sure that the air filter ele-ment is properly seated in theair filter case. The engine should never be op-erated without the air filter ele-ment installed, otherwise thepiston(s) and/or cylinder(s) maybecome excessively worn.5. Install the air filter case cover by in-stalling the screws.r case cover211. Air filter element2. Air filter case3. Slot1 23