Air Cleaner - Suzuki Intruder VL1500B Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

If the elements have become clogged with
dust, intake resistance will increase with a
resultant decrease in power output and an
increase in fuel consumption. If you use your
motorcycle under normal low-stress condi-
tions, you should service the air cleaner at
the intervals specified. If you ride in dusty,
wet or muddy conditions, you will need to
inspect the air cleaner element much more
frequently. Use the following procedure to
remove the element and inspect it.
 WARNING
Operating the engine without the air
cleaner element in place can be hazard-
ous. A flame can spit back from the
engine to the air intake box without the
air cleaner element to stop it. Severe
engine damage can also occur if dirt
enters the engine due to running the
engine without the air cleaner element.
Never run the engine without the air
cleaner element in place.
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