2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 49

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 47 the element. If it is dirty, clean it. Also • Inspect check if the element is in good condition (no tears, hardening or shrinkage). If damaged, replace the element or it will allow dirt into the throttle body assy. 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 cleaner according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the motorcycle is used in extremely dusty conditions. A. Air Cleaner Element B. Element Frame NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine, causing it to wear excessively or to become damaged. the element in a bath of a high-flash point • Clean solvent or hot soapy water. Rinse the element with Element Cleaning and Installation • clear water to remove all traces of the cleaning solution. Squeeze the element dry in a clean towel. NOTICE Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry to avoid damaging it.

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Inspect the element. If it is dirty, clean it. Also
check if the element is in good condition (no tears,
hardening or shrinkage). If damaged, replace the
element or it will allow dirt into the throttle body
assy.
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 op-
erating condition. Clean the air cleaner ac-
cording to the periodic maintenance chart;
more often if the motorcycle is used in ex-
tremely dusty conditions.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the engine, causing it to wear exces-
sively or to become damaged.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Element Frame
Element Cleaning and Installation
•
Clean the element in a bath of a high-flash point
solvent or hot soapy water. Rinse the element with
clear water to remove all traces of the cleaning
solution.
•
Squeeze the element dry in a clean towel.
NOTICE
Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry to
avoid damaging it.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 47