Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual page 30

0B-3 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Replace air cleaner element
Every 18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months)
Refer to "Air Cleaner Element Removal and Installation
in Section 1D (Page 1D-6)".
Air Cleaner Element Inspection and Cleaning
Inspect air cleaner element
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspection
1) Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to "Air
Cleaner Element Removal and Installation in Section
1D (Page 1D-6)".
2) Inspect the air cleaner element for clogging. If it is
clogged with dirt, clean or replace it with a new one.
CAUTION
!
If driving under dusty conditions, clean the
air cleaner element more frequently. Make
sure that the air cleaner is in good condition
at all times. Life of the engine depends
largely on this component.
3) After finishing the air cleaner element inspection,
reinstall the removed parts.
Repair Instructions
Cleaning
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1) Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to "Air
Cleaner Element Removal and Installation in Section
1D (Page 1D-6)".
2) Carefully use compressed air to clean the air cleaner
element.
CAUTION
!
B822H10206002 Always apply compressed air to the inside of
the air cleaner element. If compressed air is
applied to the outside, dirt will be forced into
the pores of the air cleaner element,
restricting air flow through the air cleaner
element.
3) After cleaning the air cleaner element, reinstall the
removed parts.
4) Drain water from the air cleaner by removing the
drain plug.
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5) Reinstall the drain plug.
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