2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 108

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 107 Air Cleaner A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causes spark plug fouling. in the air filter case and the catch tank installed at the bottom of the filter case should be removed and cleaned immediately. Element Cleaning 1. 2. To clean the air cleaner: Remove the seat. Remove the air filter case cover. WARNING HAZARD A clogged air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN May allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor and stick the throttle open. This could cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Clean the air cleaner regularly and according to the instructions in this section. j NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possibly engine damage. The air cleaner element must be cleaned periodically (see the Periodic Maintenance Chart). In dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element 3. 1. Air filter case cover Remove the air filter element, and separate from the box.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air in-
take, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine
power, and causes spark plug fouling.
WARNING
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A clogged air cleaner.
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May allow dirt and dust to enter the carbu-
retor and stick the throttle open. This could
cause an accident.
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Clean the air cleaner regularly and according
to the instructions in this section.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the engine causing excessive wear
and possibly engine damage.
The air cleaner element must be cleaned peri-
odically (see the Periodic Maintenance Chart).
In
dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more
frequently than the recommended interval. After rid-
ing through rain or on muddy roads, the element
in the air filter case and the catch tank installed at
the bottom of the filter case should be removed and
cleaned immediately.
Element Cleaning
To clean the air cleaner:
1.
Remove the seat.
2.
Remove the air filter case cover.
1. Air filter case cover
3.
Remove the air filter element, and separate
from the box.