Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Remove the air cleaner element.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air cleaner element.
If the air cleaner element needs to be cleaned, blow compressed air as displayed in the image to clean it.

Fig 1: Checking Air Filter Excessively Dirty
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NOTE: Be fully aware of the direction of using compressed air on the air cleaner.
Reinstall the air cleaner element.