Suzuki GP125 - Page 21

2-6
AIR CLEANER
Clean
every
З
000
km
(2
000
mi)
When
the
air
cleaner
element
is
clogged
with
dust,
air
intake
resistance
is
raised,
reducing
the
output
and
increasing
the
fuel
consumption.
Clean
the
element
periodically,
following
the
procedure
below.
*
Unscrew
the
screw
(1)
and
remove
the
cleaner
case
cover
2
e Unfasten the hook (8) and remove element.
а
washing
pan
of
a
proper
size
with
non-
flammable
cleaning
solvent.
Immerse
the
element
in
the
solvent
and
wash
it
clean
*
Squeeze
the
solvent
off
the
washed
element
by
pressing
it
between
the
palms
of
both
hands:
Do
not
twist
and
wring
the
element
or
it
will
develop
fissures.
© Immerse the element in a pool of motor oil,
and squeeze the oil off the element to make it
slightly wet with the oil
non flammable
cleaning solvent
* Fix the element on the frame properly.
О X
CAUTION:
*
Before
and
during
the
cleaning
oper-
ation,
examine
the
element
to
see
if
it
has
a
rupture
or
fissure.
A
ruptured
or
fissured
element
must
be
replaced.
* Be sure to position the element snugly
and correctly, so that no incoming air
will bypass it. Remember, rapid wear of
piston rings and cylinder bore is often
caused by a defective or poorly fitted
element.