Suzuki AN650, Manual

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AIR CLEANER
If the elements have become clogged
with dust, intake resistance will
increase with a resultant decrease in
power output and an increase in fuel
consumption. If you use your motor-
cycle under normal low-stress condi-
tions, you should service the air
cleaner at the intervals specified. If
you ride in dusty, wet or muddy condi-
tions, you will need to inspect the air
cleaner element much more fre-
quently. Use the following procedure
to remove the element and inspect it.
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WARNING
Operating the engine without the
air cleaner element in place can be
hazardous. A flame can spit back
from the engine to the air intake
box without the air cleaner ele-
ment to stop it. Severe engine
damage can also occur if dirt
enters the engine due to running
the engine without the air cleaner
element.
Never run the engine without the
air cleaner element in place.
NOTICE
Failure to inspect the air cleaner
element frequently if the vehicle is
used in dusty, wet, or muddy con-
ditions can damage your motorcy-
cle. The air cleaner element can
become clogged under these con-
ditions, and engine damage may
result.
Always inspect the air cleaner ele-
ment after riding in severe condi-
tions. Clean or replace the
element as necessary. If water
gets in the air cleaner case, imme-
diately clean the element and the
inside of the case.