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Air Filter Maintenance

By Ray Gauger
Photography by Ray Gauger
Air Filter Maintenance Spare Filters
Tip It's a good idea to have... 
   
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Air Filter Maintenance Spare Filters
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It's a good idea to have at least two to three spare filters for your ATV, that way you can easily swap out a dirty one when you're out for the weekend, and it's easier and more efficient to clean a batch of filters all at once.
Air Filter Maintenance
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Air Filter Maintenance
1 Remove the air filter from your ATV. Make sure to cover the intake with a rubber glove, plastic bag or clean shop rag to keep foreign particles out while you're cleaning.
Air Filter Maintenance
Air Filter Maintenance
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Air Filter Maintenance
2 If your filter has an inner support or frame, remove it before cleaning. Be careful not to tear the filter when extracting the frame.
Air Filter Maintenance
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3 If you've got some heavy dirt buildup, lightly brush it off with a soft-bristled brush. You want to use a flicking motion and be extra careful not to grind any dirt into the filter.
Air Filter Maintenance
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Air Filter Maintenance
4 Spray down the dirty filter with cleaner to begin breaking down the oil and grime. We suggest using Maxima air filter cleaner, but you can also use a degreaser like 409. If the old filter oil is really stubborn, a mild parts cleaning solvent will help break it down. Let the cleaner soak for about 5-10 minutes.

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