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SERVICE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE

CHECK, CLEAN AND REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

WARNING
When using compressed air for cleaning, dust flies and may cause personal injuly or death. Always wear protective
eyeglasses, dust mask, or other protective equipment.
When removing the air cleaner element from the air cleaner body, it is dangerous to pull it out by force.
When working at high places or where the foothold is poor, be careful not to fall because of the reaction when pulling out the
outer element.

Only outer element

CHECKING
filter should be cleaned.
If the internal yellow piston overlaps the red zone (A) on the outside
diameter of dust indicator (1), clean the air cleaner element.
After cleaning, press the reset button to reset the piston.

NOTICE
Do not clean the element until the yellow piston in dust indicator (1)
overlaps the red zone (A) on the outer diameter.
If the element is cleaned frequently before the yellow piston in dust
indicator (1) overlaps the red zone (A) on the outer diameter, the air cleaner
will not be able to provide its expected performance and the cleaning
efficiency will become poor.
In addition, dirt stuck to the element will drop inside the inner element more
frequently during the cleaning operation.

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CLEANING OUTER ELEMENT

NOTICE
Before and after cleaning the element, do not leave or keep it in direct
sunlight.

1. Remove 6 holders (2), then remove cover (3) and take out
outer element (4).

NOTICE
Never remove the inner element (5). It will allow dirt to enter and cause
failure of the engine.
Do not use a screwdriver or other tool.

2. Hold the outer element (4), move it carefully up and down and
to the left and right, and rotate the element to the left and right
while pulling it out.
3. After removing the outer element, cover the air connector
inside the air cleaner body with a clean cloth or tape to prevent
dirt or dust from entering.
4. Use a brush or cloth to remove all the dirt stuck to cover (3) and
the inside of air cleaner body (6).

5. Direct dry compressed air (less than 0.2 MPa {2.1 kg/cm2, 30.0
PSI}) to the outer element from inside along its pleats, then
direct it from outside along its pleats and again from inside.

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NOTICE
If small holes or thinner parts are found on the element when it is checked
with an electric bulb after cleaning and drying, replace the element.
When cleaning the element, do not hit it or beat it against something.
Do not use an element whose pleats or gasket or seal are damaged.

6. Remove the cloth or tape cover installed in step 3.

7. Check that there is no dirt or oil stuck to the seal portion of the
new element or cleaned element. Wipe off any dirt or oil.

NOTICE
The inner element must not be cleaned and used again. When replacing
the outer element, replace the inner element at the same time.
If the inner element is not installed properly and the outer element and
cover are installed, there is danger that the outer element will be
damaged.
The seal portion on improper parts lacks precision, and allows the entry
of dust, which leads to damage of the engine. Do not use such improper
parts.

8. Push the outer element in straight with your hand when

installing it to the air cleaner body.
If the outer element is held and rocked lightly up and down and
to the left and right while pushing it in, the outer element can be
inserted easily.
1) Check that the inner element is not loose. If it is loose,
insert it securely.

2) If the yellow piston in dust indicator (1) overlaps the red

zone (A) on the outer diameter immediately after the outer
element is cleaned, replace both the inner and outer
elements.

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NOTICE
When inserting the element, if the rubber at the tip is swollen or the outer
element is not pushed in straight, and cover (3) is assembled by force to
hook (2), there is danger that the hook and air cleaner body may be
damaged, so be careful when assembling.

9. Install cover (3) as follows.

1) Align cover (3) with the element.
2) Hook the tip of hook (2) to the protruding part of the air
cleaner body and lock it in position.
3) When locking hooks (2) in position, apply the hooks in turn
on opposite sides (top, bottom, left, right) in the same way
as when tightening bolts.
4) When cover (3) is installed, check that the clearance
between the air cleaner body and cover (3) is not too large.
If it is too large, install again.

REPLACING ELEMENT

1. Open cover on the right side of the machine.

2. Remove 6 holders (2), then remove cover(3).

3. Hold the outer element (4), move it carefully up and down and
to the left and right, and rotate the element to the left and right
while pulling it out.

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4. Use a brush or cloth to remove all the dirt stuck to cover (3) and
the inside of air cleaner body (6).

NOTICE
The inner element must not be cleaned and used again. When replacing the outer element, replace the inner element at the
same time.
If the inner element is not installed properly and the outer element and cover are installed, there is danger that the outer element
will be damaged.
The seal portion on improper parts lacks precision, and allows the entry of dust, which leads to damage of the engine. Do not
use such improper parts.

5. Remove inner element (5), then quickly install the new inner
element.
Push the inner element in properly and check that it is fitted
securely.
6. Push new outer element (4) straight into the air cleaner body
with your hand.
If you hold the element and move it carefully up and down and
to the left and right, it is easier to insert the element.
7. Replace O-ring (7) for cover (3) with new one.

NOTICE
When inserting the element, if the rubber at the tip is swollen or the outer
element is not pushed in straight, and cover (3) is assembled by force to
hook (2), there is danger that the hook and air cleaner body may be
damaged, so be careful when assembling.

8. Install cover (3) as follows.

1) Align cover (3) with the element.
2) Hook the tip of hook (2) to the protruding part of the air
cleaner body and lock it in position.
3) When locking hooks (2) in position, apply the hooks in turn
on opposite sides (top, bottom, left, right) in the same way
as when tightening bolts.
4) When cover (3) is installed, check that the clearance
between the air cleaner body and cover (3) is not too large.
If it is too large, install again.

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