Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual page 36

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Removing the Element
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1. Remove the quick release
bolts .1 and left side frame
cover.
2. Unhook the hook and remove
the element assembly.
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3. Separate the polyurethane
foam element from the ele­
ment frame.
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Washing the Element
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Wash the element as follows:
1. Fill a wash pan larger than the
element with a non-flammable
cleaning solvent
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Dip the
element in the solvent and
wash it.
2. Squeeze the element by
pressing it between the palms
of both hands to remove the
excess solvent. Do not twist or
wring the element, or it wil
develop cracks.
3. Dry the element.
4. Put the element in a plastic
bag. Pour in some air filter oi'
eEl) and work the oil into the ele
ment.
5. Squeeze the element te
remove excess oil.
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CAUTION
A torn air cleaner element will
allow dirt to enter the engine
and can damage the engine.
Carefully examine the air
cleaner element for tears dur­
ing cleaning. Replace it with a
new one if it is torn.
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Clean any dirt or debris from
inside the air cleaner case. Be
sure no dirt enters the carbure ­
tor.
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Reinstall the cleaner element
in reverse order of removal. Be
sure that the element is
securely in position and is
properly sealed.
New and used oil and solvent
can be hazardous. Children
and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil or
solvent. Repeated, prolonged
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contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer. Brief
contact with used oil or solvent
may irritate skin.
• Keep new and used oil and
solvent away from children
and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and
waterproof gloves.
• Wash with soap if oil or sol­
vent contacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis­
pose of used oil and solvent.
CAUTION
Failure to position the air
cleaner element properly can
allow dirt to bypass the air
cleaner element. This will
cause engine damage.
Be sure to properly install the
air cleaner element.
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