WARNINGDo 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)
WARNINGCompressed 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)
NOTICE
Install air filter before running engine. Failure to do so can draw debris into the engine and could result in engine damage. (00207a)
- Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2014 Softail Models. Remove air cleaner cover and inspect filter element at proper intervals. When operated under dusty conditions, inspect more often.
- Wash the paper/wire mesh filter element in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Do not strike filter element on a hard surface to dislodge dirt.
- Allow filter element to either air dry or blow it dry, from the inside, with low pressure air. Do NOT use air cleaner filter oil on the Harley-Davidson paper/wire mesh air filter element.
- Hold the filter element up to a strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean if light is uniformly visible through the media.
- Replace the filter element if damaged or if filter media cannot be adequately cleaned.
- Install baseplate gasket, air filter element and bracket if removed. Tighten bracket screws. Refer to Table 1.
- Install air cleaner cover. Apply a drop of LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to the threads of the cover screw and tighten. Refer to Table 1.
Table 1. Air Cleaner Fastener Torque
FASTENER | TORQUE |
|---|---|
Air filter element bracket screws | 12.2–14.9 N·m (108–132 in-lbs) |
Air filter cover screw | 4.1–6.8 N·m (36–60 in-lbs) |
| 1 | Air cleaner assembly (Domestic/Canada FLS model) |
| 2 | Air cleaner assembly (Other Softail models) |
| 3 | Air filter element |
| 4 | Bracket screws (3) |
| 5 | Cover screw |
Figure 1. Air Cleaner