Air Cleaner - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER
Two air cleaners are equipped in this motor­
cycle. The front air cleaner is located under
the fuel tank and the rear one is under the
seat.
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
conditions, 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.
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Operating the engine without the air cleaner ele­
ment in place could allow a flame to spit back
from the engine to the air cleaner, or could allow
dirt to enter the engine. This could cause a fire
or severe engine damage.
Never run the engine without the air cleaner ele­
ment properly Installed.
CAUTION
Clean or replace the air cleaner element fre­
quently if the motorcycle Is used in dusty, wet
or muddy conditions. The air cleaner element
will clog under these conditions, and this may
cause engine damage, poor performance, and
poor fuel economy.
Clean the air cleaner case and element immedi­
ately if water gets in the air cleaner case.
1. Place the motorcycle on the side stand.
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2. Remove the 3 bolts and seat.
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3. Loosen the bolts Ql and remove the
fuel tank pulling it backward.
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