Changing And Cleaning The Air Filters - Ducati MONSTER 821 Workshop Manual

Changing and cleaning the air filters

The air filter must be replaced at the intervals specified in the "Scheduled maintenance chart-operations to be
carried out by the Dealer".
Remove the seat (Removing the
seat).
Remove the fuel tank (Removing the fuel
tank).
Loosen the three screws (1) and, keeping spacers (8), slide out air filter (2) complete with cover (3).
Slide out and separate cover (3) from air filter (2).
The filter can be cleaned with a jet of compressed air or replaced, if necessary.
Important
A clogged air filter will reduce air intake and engine power, increase fuel consumption and cause a build up
of deposits on the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without a filter as impurities in the air could get
into the engine and cause damage.
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