E-Z-GO Terrain 1500 Owner Manual - Page 64

MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit. Do not use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit. To aide installation and sealing, petroleum jelly may be applied to back side of cover tabs and each side of filter seal. Cleaning the Air Filter Element Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter; doing so will damage the filter which may result in damage to the engine. To prevent engine damage, be careful not to let debris fall into the carburetor when servicing the air cleaner.To prevent water entering air 5 cleaner and causing starting or engine problems, replace air cleaner cover making sure the entire flange around the bottom of the cover fits over the top edge of the air cleaner base. Secure with the spring clips. The air cleaner is a dual filter cleaner, equipped with a foam pre-cleaner over a conventional paper cartridge. The filters must be serviced per the Periodic Service Schedule for optimum engine life and performance. Access the filters by unsnapping the spring clip on each side of the air cleaner and removing the air cleaner cover. If necessary, vacuum or wipe out any loose dirt or trash from the air cleaner base. Air Cleaner Co ver Cartridge Pre-cleaner Knob Plate Air Cleaner Base Pre - Cleaner Service Air Cleaner To prevent damage to air filter cartridge and reduced engine performance, do not apply oil to the pre-cleaner. Carefully remove pre-cleaner from cartridge and wash it in liquid detergent and water. Rinse. Dry by squeezing precleaner in a clean cloth. Replace pre-cleaner and air cleaner cover making sure the entire flange around bottom of cover fits over the top edge of the air cleaner base. Secure with the spring clips. Cartridge Services Unscrew the knob securing the cartridge to the air cleaner base and remove plate. Remove cartridge and inspect. Replace if too dirty to clean or at the first sign of filter paper deterioration. Clean cartridge by gently tapping on a flat surface. Do not use petroleum solvents, pressurized water, or compressed air to clean cartridge. Doing so will damage the cartridge and will damage the engine. NOTICE The paper cartridge is a dry unit. Do not use oil on the cartridge. Replace air cleaner cover making sure that the entire flange around the bottom of the cover fits over the top edge of the air cleaner base. Secure with the spring clips. 5 - 18