Content Source: 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse / Indian Vintage / Indian Springfield Dark Horse Owner’s Manual (9939979 R01) > 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

The air box is located on the left side of motorcycle. Inspect the air filter often if riding in unusually wet or dusty conditions. Replace the filter at the intervals specified in the Periodic Maintenance Table on Maintenance Intervals.
  1. Remove the air box cover screws ,and remove the cover .
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  2. Remove the three air filter screws and remove the air filter assembly.
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  3. Remove the air filter .
  4. Clean the filter sealing surface on the backing plate.
  5. Verify that the air box cover seal is properly seated in the groove around the outer edge of the air box backing plate.
  6. Position the air filter assembly against the air box backing plate.
  7. Reinstall the three screws. Torque to specification.
    TORQUE
    5 ft-lbs (7 Nm)
  8. Reinstall the external air box cover and screws. Torque to specification.
TORQUE
7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
NOTICE
A loose fitting cover or improperly installed filter element may allow debris to enter the engine which may cause premature engine wear.

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