Suzuki GSX-R1000/A, Owner'S Manual

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The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
A
located on the battery label indi-
cates that a used battery should be
collected separately from ordinary
household waste.
The chemical symbol of “Pb”
B
indi-
cates the battery contains more than
0.004% lead.
By ensuring the used battery is dis-
posed of or recycled correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of the battery. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve nat-
ural resources. For more detailed
information about disposing or recy-
cling of the used battery, consult your
Suzuki dealer.
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.
Pb

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.