2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Owners Manual - Page 110
2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Manual
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108 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Air Cleaner A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. This motorcycle's air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot be cleaned. The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval. Removal and cleaning should be done only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. Oil Draining Inspect the transparent reservoir located on the left side of the engine to see if any oil or water has run down from the air cleaner housing. • A. Drain Hose B. Reservoir there is any oil in the reservoir, re• If move the reservoir and drain the oil.