WARNING
Do not use gasoline or solvents to clean filter element. Flammable cleaning agents can cause an intake system fire, which could result in death or serious injury. (00101a)
WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris from compressed air could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air. Never use your hand to check for air leaks or to determine air flow rates. (00061a)
NOTE
Do not strike filter on a hard surface to dislodge dirt.
  1. Wash the paper/wire mesh air filter element and breather hoses in lukewarm water with a mild detergent.
    2. NOTE
    Do NOT use air cleaner filter oil on the Harley-Davidson paper/wire mesh air filter element.
  2. Allow filter to air dry or use blow low pressure compressed air from the inside of the filter.
    3. NOTE
    The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media.
  3. Hold the filter up to a strong light to check progress.
  4. Replace the filter if the filter cannot be adequately cleaned or is damaged.