Air Cleaner - Suzuki GSX1300BK Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner is located under the fuel
tank. If the element has become clogged
with dust, intake resistance will increase
with a resultant decrease in power output
and an increase in fuel consumption. If driv-
ing under dusty conditions, the air cleaner
element must be cleaned or replaced more
frequently than
Check and clean the air cleaner element
periodically according to the following proce-
dure.
 WARNING
Operating the engine without the air
cleaner element in place could allow a
flame to spit back from the engine to the
air cleaner, or could allow dirt to enter
the engine. This could cause a fire or
severe engine damage.
Never run the engine without the air
cleaner element properly installed.
maintenance schedule.
CAUTION
Clean or replace the air cleaner element
frequently if the motorcycle is used in
dusty, wet or muddy conditions. The air
cleaner element will clog under these
conditions, and this may cause engine
damage, poor performance, and poor
fuel economy.
Clean the air cleaner case and element
immediately if water gets in the air
cleaner box.
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