1. Open the air cleaner cover.
2. Locate the air filter.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Inspect the air filter and clean or replace it if necessary.
5. Reinstall the air filter.
6. Close the air cleaner cover.
In further detail:
1. Open the air cleaner cover by unscrewing the two wing nuts that hold it in place.
2. Locate the air filter. It’s a rectangular foam filter that’s located inside the air cleaner box.
3. Remove the air filter by simply lifting it out of the air cleaner box.
4. Inspect the air filter and clean or replace it if necessary. If the air filter is dirty, you can clean it by tapping it against a hard surface or by washing it in warm soapy water. Let the air filter dry completely before reinstalling it.
5. Reinstall the air filter by simply placing it back into the air cleaner box.
6. Close the air cleaner cover by replacing the two wing nuts that hold it in place.