Air Cleaner Element - Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Service Manual

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

Inspect Every 6 000 km (6 months) and
Replace Every 18 000 km (18 months).
• Remove the seat and document tray.
• Remove the air cleaner element by removing the screws.
• Carefully use air hose to blow the dust from the cleaner ele-
ment.
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Always use air pressure on the outside of the air cleaner
element. If air pressure is used on the inside, dirt will be
forced into the pores of the air cleaner element thus re-
stricting air flow through the air cleaner element.
• Reinstall the cleaned or new air cleaner element in the reverse
order of removal.
• When installing the air cleaner element in the cleaner case, make
sure that the broad arrow mark comes upward.
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If driving under dusty condition, clean the air cleaner el-
ement more frequently. The surest way to accelerate en-
gine wear is to use the engine without the element
or to use a ruptured element. Make sure that the air cleaner
is in good condition at all times. Life of the engine de-
pends largely on this component!
NOTE:
When cleaning the air cleaner element, drain water from the air
cleaner drain hose by removing the drain plug.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-7