Suzuki LT-A450X Manual page 22

2-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Using compressed air, blow the dust from the cleaner ele-
ment.
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Always ap ply c ompressed ai r to th e i nside o f the ai r
cleaner e lement. If c ompressed a ir i s applied to t he
outside, dirt will be forc ed in to th e p ores of th e a ir
cleaner el ement, r estricting ai r flow t hrough the ai r
cleaner element.
• Reinstall the cleaned or new air cleaner element in the
reverse order of removal.
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* Inspect the air cleaner element for tears. A torn ele-
ment must be replaced.
* In driving under du sty co nditions, cl ean th e ai r
cleaner element more frequently. The surest way to
accelerate engine wear is to operate the engine with-
out the element or to use a t orn element. Make sure
that the air cleaner is in good condition at all times.
The life of the engine depends largely on this compo-
nent.
• Remove the drain plug 3 from the air cleaner drain hose and
air cleaner box to allow any water to drain out.