3 - 27CHKADJCLEANING THE AIR FILTER1.Remove: SeatRefer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERSAND FUEL TANK”.2.Remove: Air filter case cover 13.Remove: Air filter element assembly 1 Air filter element cap Air filter element2 Air filter element cap3 Air filter elementCAUTION:Never operate the engine with the air filterelement removed. This will allow unfilteredair to enter, causing rapid wear andpossible engine damage. Additionally,operation without the filter element willaffect carburetor tuning with subsequentpoor performance and possible engineoverheating.4.Check: Air filter elementDamaged → Replace.