2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 125

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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124 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. 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. Element Cleaning WARNING HAZARD A clogged air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN May allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor 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. j the seat. • Remove Pull release the snaps and remove the air cleaner • housing cover. 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 A. Air Cleaner Housing Cover B. Snaps

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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 carbu-
retor 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.
Pull release the snaps and remove the air cleaner
housing cover.
A. Air Cleaner Housing Cover
B. Snaps