PERIODIC SERVICE 56 B Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element 1. Remove the air cleaner cover and primary element. 2. Clean the primary element: (1) When dry dust adheres to the element, blow compressed air from the inside, turning the element. Pressure of compressed air must be under 205 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi). (2) When carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes then wash it several times in water, rinse with clean water and dry it naturally. After element is fully dried, inspect inside of the element with a light and check if it is damaged or not. 3. Replace the primary element: Once yearly or after every sixth cleaning, whichever comes first.
A Check to see if the evacuator valve is blocked with dust. A Check the rubber seal. Replace if damaged. (1) Spring B Checking Wheel Bolt Torque To avoid personal injury: A Never operate vehicle with a loose wheel bolts. A Any time bolts are loosened, retighten to the specified torque. A Check all bolts frequently and keep them tight. Check wheel bolts regularly especially when new. If they are loose, tighten them as follows. (1) Secondary (safety) element (2) Primary element (3) Rubber seal (4) Evacuator valve (5) Cover A The air cleaner uses a dry element, never apply oil. A Do not run the engine with filter element removed.
A Be sure to refit the cover with the arrow (on the rear of cover) upright. If the cover is improperly fitted, evacuator valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element. A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required. (See "Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element" in "EVERY 1 YEAR" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) (1) Torque wheel bolts to 75 to 90 N-m (7.6 to 9.2 kgf-m) (55.3 to 66.4 ft-lbs.)