Air Cleaner - Suzuki Burgman Series Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner element must be
kept clean to provide good engine
power and gas mileage. If you use
your motorcycle under normal
low-stress conditions, you should
service the air cleaner at the inter-
vals 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 hazardous. 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.
NOTICE
Failure to inspect the air
cleaner element frequently if
the vehicle is used in dusty,
wet, or muddy conditions can
damage your motorcycle. The
air cleaner
become clogged under these
conditions, and engine damage
may result.
Always inspect the air cleaner
element after riding in severe
conditions. Clean or replace
the element as necessary. If
water gets in the air cleaner
case, immediately clean the
element and the inside of the
case.
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element can