Content Source: 2021 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9939930 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Air Filter

Always inspect the air filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Replace the air filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Clean all dirt and debris from the air box area.
  3. Unlatch the air box cover clips and carefully remove the air box cover.
  4. Remove the air filter from the air box.
  5. Inspect the air filter. Shake the filter to remove excess dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, replace the filter with a new filter.
  6. Clean the inside of the air box using a vacuum.
    NOTICE
    Avoid using compressed air for cleaning as dirt could enter the engine.
  7. Reinstall the air filter or install a new air filter.
    caution
    Operating the vehicle without the air filter installed can result in serious engine damage, which could result in an accident and injury to the operator and others. Always make sure the air filter is installed.
  8. Reinstall the air box cover and secure the clips.
  9. Close the hood.

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