2015 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 49

2015 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual

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48 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor and the throttle may stick resulting in a hazardous operating condition. Clean the air filter according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions. Element Cleaning and Installation j the element in a bath of a high flash-point • Clean solvent or hot soapy water. Rinse the element with • clear water to remove all traces of the cleaning solution. Squeeze the element dry in a clean towel. NOTICE Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry to avoid damaging it. NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine, causing it to wear excessively or to become damaged. A. Air Cleaner Element B. Element Frame

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48
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
WARNING
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and
dust to enter the carburetor and the throttle
may stick resulting in a hazardous operating
condition.
Clean the air filter according to
the periodic maintenance chart; more often
if the vehicle is used in extremely dusty
conditions.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust
to enter the engine, causing it to wear exces-
sively or to become damaged.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Element Frame
Element Cleaning and Installation
Clean the element in a bath of a high flash-point
solvent or hot soapy water. Rinse the element with
clear water to remove all traces of the cleaning
solution.
Squeeze the element dry in a clean towel.
NOTICE
Do not twist, wring or blow the element dry
to avoid damaging it.