Pull the storage box out Open the 4 clamps and remove the air fi lter cover. Remove the fi lter with the foam element. Separate the foam element from the fi lter and clean both parts with soapy water. Put the foam element in a plastic bag and pour in some air fi lter cleaning solvent; then work the solvent into the element. Slightly squeeze the element to remove excess solvent. When the element is dry, put it into the fi lter. !! CAUTION !! Never put oil into the fi lter or the foam element. Place the foam around the air fi lter and install the fi lter into the air fi lter housing. Make sure that the air fi lter is properly seated in the housing. Install the cover and secure with the 4 clamps.
Install the storage box. Diesel fi lter (only 700 Diesel) The vehicle is equipped with a highly effi cient Diesel fi lter. The fi lter has to be changed periodically according to the Service manual or even more often, if the vehicle is also used in winter. Draining V-Belt cover (Automatic transmission) q NOTE If the ATV has been driven through water, the V-belt cover must be drained of any water. Vent hose and air fi lter housing Periodically check the drain tube for gasoline, oil or dirt accumula- tion. To drain the belt cover, us the follo- wing procedure: 1. Place the ATV on a level sur- face. 2. Remove the drain bolt from the cover and allow the water to drain out. Page 44