2010 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Owners Manual - Page 104

2010 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Manual

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102 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine Air Cleaner A clogged engine air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power. red band shows in the gauge window, the air cleaner element should be cleaned. After servicing the air cleaner element, the restriction gauge should be reset by pushing the button at the end of the gauge. WARNING j A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the throttle body assembly and the throttle may stick resulting in a hazardous operating condition. Clean the air filter according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions. NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possible engine damage. The engine air filter restriction gauge shows whether the air cleaner is clogged. Whenever the A. Air Filter Restriction Gauge Element Removal up the snaps and remove the air cleaner hous• Pull ing cap from the housing.

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102
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Engine Air Cleaner
A clogged engine air cleaner restricts the engine’s
air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing en-
gine power.
WARNING
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the throttle body assembly and the
throttle may stick resulting in a hazardous
operating condition. Clean the air filter ac-
cording to the periodic maintenance chart;
more often if the vehicle is used in extremely
dusty conditions.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the engine causing excessive wear
and possible engine damage.
The engine air filter restriction
gauge
shows
whether the air cleaner is clogged. Whenever the
red band shows in the gauge window, the air cleaner
element should be cleaned. After servicing the air
cleaner element, the restriction gauge should be
reset by pushing the button at the end of the gauge.
A. Air Filter Restriction Gauge
Element Removal
Pull up the snaps and remove the air cleaner hous-
ing cap from the housing.