Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual page 87

Air Cleaner Element Washing
Wash the air cleaner element as fol-
lows:
1. Fill a wash pan larger than the air
cleaner element with a non-flam-
mable cleaning solvent A. Dip the
air cleaner element in the solvent
and wash it.
2. Squeeze the air cleaner element by
pressing it between the palms of
both hands to remove the excess
solvent. Do not twist or wring the air
cleaner element or it will develop
cracks.
3. Dry the air cleaner element.
4. Immerse the element in a pool of
motor oil B.
5. Squeeze the air cleaner element to
remove excess oil.
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 during cleaning. Replace it with a
new one if it is torn.
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