Air filter, Kawasaki engine, Maintenance – Dixon SpeedZTR 965882301 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Air Filter

If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the air

filter may be clogged. If run with a dirty air filter, the

spark plugs can become fouled, disrupting operation.
For this reason, it is important to replace the air filter

regularly (see the heading Maintenance Schedule for

the proper service interval).

Kawasaki Engine

Remove the plastic fastener on the top of

1.

the air filter cowling and remove the air filter

cowling.
Remove the foam rubber pre-filter and clean

2.

using a mild detergent. Squeeze dry with a

clean cloth.

Remove the wing nuts for the air filter and

3.

remove the paper filter. Tap the paper filter

against a fixed surface to remove dust. If the

paper filter is still dirty, it must be replaced.

To refit the filter:

Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper

1.

filter is whole.
Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing

2.

and tighten the wing nuts.
Refit the pre-filter on the paper filter.

3.

Replace the cowling over the air filter housing.

4.

Do not over tighten the plastic fastener.

WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system

become very hot during operation.

There is a risk for burns if touched.

Allow engine and exhaust system to

cool at least two (2) minutes.

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Remove pre-filter

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Remove the air filter cowling

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Remove paper filter

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Do not use compressed air to clean the air

filter. Do not wash the paper filter. Do not oil

the paper filter.

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