Servicing Air Intake

1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY.)

2. Allow engine to cool.

Checking and Cleaning Air Intake

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter engine when air cleaner canister is opened. Do not open canister unless required for scheduled service, keeping contamination of the intake system to a minimum.

Check filter element more frequently if operating in dusty conditions.

1. Tip bucket seats forward or remove bench seat back as needed.

2. Raise and secure cargo box with latch support.

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   Check intake hose (A) for damage or cracking. Replace if needed.

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4. Remove four rubber latch straps (B) on each side of cover (C). Remove cover.

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   Clean any debris from CVT duct inlet (D).

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6. Check filter element (E) for dirt or debris. Replace if needed.

7. Remove three screws (F) and cover (G).

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   Check intake hoses (H) for damage or cracking. Replace if necessary.

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9. Check and tighten air intake hose clamps (I) as needed.

10. Install cover and secure with three screws.

11. Install cover back onto air intake and secure with eight rubber straps.

12. Lower the cargo box.

13. Lower bucket seats, install bench seat back, or raise fold down rack.

Servicing Air Cleaner Element

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter engine when air cleaner canister is opened. Do not open canister unless required for scheduled service, keeping contamination of the intake system to a minimum.

Check filter element more frequently if operating in dusty conditions.

1. Tip bucket seats forward or remove bench seat back as needed.

2. Raise and secure cargo box with latch support.

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   Remove four rubber latch straps (A) on each side of cover (B). Remove cover.

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4. 
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   Remove and discard filter element (C). Replace with a new filter element.

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5. Clean any debris from CVT duct inlet (D).

6. Clean dust unloading valve.

7. Install cover back onto air intake and secure with eight rubber straps.

8. Lower the cargo box.

9. Lower bucket seats, install bench seat back, or raise fold down rack.

Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate engine without air cleaner element and rubber dust unloading valve installed.

1. Allow engine to cool.

2. Raise and secure cargo box with latch support.

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   Squeeze dust unloading valve (A) to clean.

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4. Remove and replace if damaged.

5. Lower the cargo box.