Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual page 39

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13. Fill a washing pan of proper size with
nonflammable cleaning solvent
®.
Immerse the element in the solvent and
wash it clean.
14. Squeeze the solvent off the washed
element by pressing it between the
palms of both hands. Do not twist and
wring the element or it will develop fis­
sure.
15. Immerse the element in a pool of motor
oil
®
and squeeze the oil off the ele ­
ment to make it slightly wet with the oil.
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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.
16. Reinstall the air cleaner element in the
reverse order of the removal. Be abso ­
lutely sure that the element is securely
in position and is sealing properly.
When connecting fuel hoses to the fuel
tank valve, fit hoses and clamps prop­
erly.
CAUTION
Failure to position the air cleaner element prop ­
and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or
New and used oil can be hazardous. Children
erly can allow dirt to bypass the air cleaner ele­
used oil. Repeated, prolonged contact with used ment. This will cause engine damage.
engine oil may cause skin cancer. Brief contact
with used oil may irritate skin. Be sure to properly install the air cleaner ele ­
ment.
• Keep new and used oil away from children
and pets.
• Wear a long-Sleeve shirt and waterproof
gloves.
• Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dispose of used
oil.
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