mxu 400 Manuel atelier : Page 15

                                                                   4. Dry the element.
                                                         5. Put the element in a plastic bag; then pour in air
                                                            filter oil and work the oil into the element. Insert
                                                            the forming spring into the element with the
                                                            closely wrapped end of the spring toward the open
                                                            end of the element.




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                                                                               CAUTION
                                                         A torn air filter element can cause damage to the ATV
                                                KC147    engine. Dirt and dust may get inside the engine if the
2. Remove the foam filter element from the air filter    element is torn. Carefully examine the element for
   housing and separate the foam element from the        tears before and after cleaning it. Replace the element
   spring.                                               with a new one if it is torn.

                                                         6. Clean any dirt or debris from inside the air cleaner.
                                                            Be sure no dirt enters the carburetor (if equipped).
                                                         7. Place the filter assembly in the air filter housing
                                                            making sure it is properly positioned and properly
                                                            seated with the filter element straight in the hous-
                                                            ing.




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                                                                               CAUTION
                                                         Failure to properly seat and align the filter element
                                                         may cause severe engine damage.

                                                         8. Install the air filter housing cover and secure with
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                                                            the locking tabs.
3. Fill a wash pan larger than the element with a non-
   flammable cleaning solvent; then dip the ele-                                                               2-5
   ment in the solvent and wash it.