A deck mounted air cleaner assembly for a vehicle having a deck with an
external and an internal face. The deck is pivotal about an axis. The
assembly includes an air filter mounted on the external face of the deck.
A clean air duct extends from the air filter and passes through an opening
in the deck to an engine. A flexible portion of the duct between the deck
and the engine is provided wherein pivotal movement of the deck translates
into movement of the air filter.