Maintenance, Air filter – Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic User Manual

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Maintenance

Air Filter

The air box is located on the left side of motorcycle. Inspect

the air filter often if riding in unusually wet or dusty

conditions. Replace the filter at the intervals specified in the

periodic maintenance table beginning on page 91.
1. Remove the three air

box cover screws and

washers. Remove the

cover.

2. Remove the three air

filter screws and

remove the air filter

assembly.

3. Remove the air filter.
4. Clean the filter

sealing surface on the

backing plate.

5. Verify that the air box

cover seal is properly

seated in the groove

around the outer

edge of the air box

backing plate.

6. Position the air filter assembly against the air box

backing plate.

7. Reinstall the three screws. Torque to specification.

Torque: 5 ft-lbs (7 Nm)

8. Reinstall the external air box cover and screws. Torque

to specification.

Torque: 7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm)

NOTICE: A loose fitting cover or improperly installed filter element

may allow debris to enter the engine which may cause

premature engine wear.

Air

Filter

Step 1

Step 2

Step 5

Step 4

External Cover

Air Filter

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