S&S Cycle Foam Air Filter Elements 17-0079, 17-0279, 17-0379 User Manual

Cycle, inc

S&S

Cycle, Inc.

235 Causeway Blvd

La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603

Phone: 608-627-1497 • Fax: 608-627-1488

Technical Service Phone: 608-627-TECH (8324)

Technical Service Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sscycle.com

Instruction 51-1045

2-9-05

1998, 2005

by S&S Cycle, Inc.

Printed in the U.S.A.

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Installation Instructions for S&S Foam Air Filter Elements

17-0079, 17-0279, 17-0379

Due to advances in treatment compounds, S&S now recommends that all S&S foam
type air filter elements be treated with foam filter oil. Filter elements should be
washed and retreated every 5000 miles thereafter or more often as indicated by soiled
or dusty appearance.

NOTES
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Oil must be specifically formulated for treating foam air filter elements. Under no
circumstance should another product such as motor oil be used.

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Charcoal gray filters currently supplied by S&S have been pre-treated and should
be installed “as is” and serviced at recommended intervals.

To service both gray and earlier red filters:
1- Remove air cleaner cover and filter element. Place a clean, lint-free rag in

carburetor to prevent contaminants from entering engine while filter is off.

2- Tap filter lightly against hard surface to remove as much dirt as possible.
3- Remove foam element from wire frame and gently wash element in warm, soapy

water or commercial foam filter cleaner.

4- Rinse element in warm water to remove soapy residue. If using commercial filter

cleaner, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Carefully squeeze element dry.

6- Saturate element with foam filter oil and allow oil to soak in for five minutes.

NOTE: Oil must be formulated specifically for FOAM filter elements. Under no
circumstances should other type oil be used to treat foam filter element.

Massage oil into element and squeeze out excess. Little if any oil should remain
visible afterward.

NOTE: Excessive oil in element may cause engine flooding and rich carburetion.

Replace foam element on wire frame, remove rag from carb, and reinstall filter
and cover.

Note mileage when service was performed to schedule next maintenance.