Suzuki DR 125, Service Manual

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2-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
This section describes the servicing procedures for each item in the Periodic Maintenance chart.
AIR CLEANER
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, intake resistance will be
increase, resulting in a decrease in engine output and an
increase in fuel consumption. Clean the air cleaner element in
the following manner.
• Remove the left frame cover. (
!
5-2)
• Remove the air cleaner cover
1
.
• Remove the air cleaner element
2
.
• Separate the polyurethane foam element
3
and element
frame
4
.
• Fill a container with a non-flammable cleaning solvent.
• Immerse the air cleaner element in the cleaning solvent and
wash it.
• Squeeze the cleaning solvent out of the washed element by
pressing it between the palms of both hands: do not twist or
wring the element or it will develop tears.
• Immerse the element in motor oil and squeeze the oil out of
the element leaving it slightly wet with oil.
"
A
Non-flammable cleaning solvent
B
Motor oil SAE #30 or SAE 10W-40
Clean every 6 months.
Inspect the air cleaner element for tears. A torn ele-
ment must be replaced.