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5. Check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.

6. Reinstall the rear section of the engine air

cleaner/filter housing.

7. Reconnect the electrical connector.

8. Reattach the air intake hose by snapping it back onto

the throttle body.

9. Refasten the latches to the engine air cleaner/filter

housing cover.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.

See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.

CAUTION:

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t
drive with it off, and be careful working on 
the engine with the air cleaner/filter off.

NOTICE:

If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can 
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can 
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you’re driving.