2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 100

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98 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Air Cleaner A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increases fuel consumption, reduces engine power, and causes spark plug fouling. Element Cleaning • Remove the seat. WARNING HAZARD A clogged air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN May allow dirt and dust to enter the throttle body and stick the throttle open. This could cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Clean the air cleaner regularly and according to the instructions in this section. A. Mud Guard Plate B. Air Cleaner Cover C. Snaps j NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possibly engine damage. The air cleaner element must be cleaned in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately. • Remove the mud guard plate. NOTE żThis mud guard plate prevents splashed mud from entering into the air cleaner. Be sure to install it after the air cleaner maintenance. up the snaps and remove the air cleaner • Pull cover. the air cleaner element up and take it out of • Pull the air cleaner housing.

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98
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air in-
take, increases fuel consumption, reduces engine
power, and causes spark plug fouling.
WARNING
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A clogged air cleaner.
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May allow dirt and dust to enter the throttle
body and stick the throttle open. This could
cause an accident.
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Clean the air cleaner regularly and according
to the instructions in this section.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the engine causing excessive wear
and possibly engine damage.
The air cleaner element must be cleaned in ac-
cordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
In
dusty areas, the element should be cleaned more
frequently than the recommended interval. After rid-
ing through rain or on muddy roads, the element
should be cleaned immediately.
Element Cleaning
•
Remove the seat.
A. Mud Guard Plate
B. Air Cleaner Cover
C. Snaps
•
Remove the mud guard plate.
NOTE
°
This mud guard plate prevents splashed mud from
entering into the air cleaner. Be sure to install it
after the air cleaner maintenance.
•
Pull up the snaps and remove the air cleaner
cover.
•
Pull the air cleaner element up and take it out of
the air cleaner housing.