2011 Kawasaki NINJA 650R Owners Manual - Page 105

2011 Kawasaki NINJA 650R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 103 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 and oil drain must be cleaned in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual. In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval. Oil Draining Inspect the drain hose located on the rear side of the engine to see if any oil or water has run down from the air cleaner housing. A. Drain Hose B. Plug there is any oil in the hose, remove • If the plug and drain the oil. • WARNING Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to install the plug in the drain hose after draining.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
103
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 and oil drain
must be cleaned in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart only
by
a
competent
mechanic
following
the instructions in the Service Manual.
In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions,
the
air
cleaner
element
should
be
serviced more frequently than the rec-
ommended interval.
Oil Draining
Inspect the drain hose located on the
rear side of the engine to see if any
oil or water has run down from the air
cleaner housing.
A. Drain Hose
B. Plug
If there is any oil in the hose, remove
the plug and drain the oil.
WARNING
Oil on tires will make them slip-
pery and can cause an accident
and injury. Be sure to install the
plug in the drain hose after drain-
ing.