Suzuki GN125F, Service Manual

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P E R I O D I C M A I N T E N A N C E
2-4
AIR CLEANER
Clean every 3 000 km
Do not twist or wring the element because it will tear
or the individual cells of the element will be damaged.
If driving under dusty condition clean the air cleaner
element more frequently.
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Make sure the drain plug is fitted correctly after
cleaning
If driving under humidity condition
clean the air
cleaner more frequently.
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Non-flammable
Cleaning
Solvent
A
B
C
D
Motor oil
If the air filter is clogged with dust, intake resistance will be
increased with a resultant decrease in output and an increase
in fuel consumption.
Remove the plug and drain water and oil at the periodic
maintenance interval.
Remove the left frame cover.
Remove the screws and take off the air filter cover.
Separate the polyurethane foam element form the element
frame.
Fill a washing pan of a proper size with nonflammable clean-
ing solvent. Immerse the 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.
Immerse the element in motor oil, and squeeze the oil out of
the element leaving it slightly wet with oil.
Check and clean the element in the following manner
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Reassemble the air cleaner in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
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