Suzuki DR600S - Page 17

2-5
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
TUNE-UP
PROCEDURES
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
Clean Every 3 000 km (2 000 miles)
lf the air cleaner is clogged with dust, intake
resistance will be increased with a resultant decrease
in power output and an increase in fuel consump-
tion.
Check and clean the element in the following
manner.
Remove the frame covers and seat. (Refer to
page 3-2)
Remove the air cleaner case cover by loosening
screw (1).
Remove the wing nut (2) and take off the air
cleaner element.
Remove the polyurethane foam element (3)
from the element frame @).
Fill a washing pan of a proper size with non-
flammable cleaning solvent. Immerse the ele-
ment in the cleaning solvent and wash it clean.
Squeeze the cleaning solvent out of the washed
element by pressing it between the palms of
both hands.
Immerse the element in motor oil, and squeeze
the oil out of the element leaving it slightly wet
with oil.
NOTE:
Do not twist or wring the element because it
will tear or the individual cells of the element
will be damaged.
CAUTION:
Inspect the element carefully for rips, torn
seams, etc. If any damage is noted, replace
the element.
Non-flammable ges
cleaning solvent
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