2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 109

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 107 Air Cleaner A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. This motorcycle's air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which can not be cleaned. In dusty, rainy, or on muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval. NOTICE Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0028 or equivalent type). Using the any other air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
107
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the en-
gine’s air intake, increasing fuel con-
sumption, reducing engine power, and
causing spark plug fouling.
The air cleaner element must be re-
placed in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. This motorcycle’s
air cleaner element consists of a wet
paper filter, which can not be cleaned.
In dusty, rainy, or on muddy conditions,
the air cleaner element should be ser-
viced more frequently than the recom-
mended interval.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air
cleaner element (Kawasaki part
number 11013-0028 or equiva-
lent type).
Using the any other
air cleaner element will wear the
engine prematurely or lower the
engine performance.