2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS Owners Manual - Page 134

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 133 in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Also, inspect the air suction valves whenever stable idling cannot be obtained, engine power is greatly reduced, or there is abnormal engine noise. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be done by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. This motorcycle's air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot be cleaned. In dusty, rainy, or on muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval. Air Cleaner NOTICE Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0031). Using the any other air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
133
in accordance with the Periodic Main-
tenance Chart.
Also, inspect the air
suction valves whenever stable idling
cannot be obtained, engine power is
greatly reduced, or there is abnormal
engine noise.
Air suction valve removal and inspec-
tion should be done by a competent
mechanic following the instructions in
the Service Manual.
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the en-
gine’s air intake, increasing fuel con-
sumption, reducing engine power, and
causing spark plug fouling.
The air cleaner element must be re-
placed in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. This motorcycle’s
air cleaner element consists of a wet
paper filter, which cannot be cleaned.
In dusty, rainy, or on muddy conditions,
the air cleaner element should be ser-
viced more frequently than the recom-
mended interval.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air
cleaner element (Kawasaki part
number 11013-0031).
Using the
any other air cleaner element will
wear the engine prematurely or
lower the engine performance.