2015 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Owners Manual - Page 103

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102 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine Air Cleaner A clogged engine air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. The engine air filter restriction gauge shows whether the air cleaner is clogged. Whenever the red band shows in the gauge window, the air filter element should be cleaned. After servicing the air filter element, the restriction gauge should be reset by pushing the button at the top of the gauge. WARNING A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the fuel injection system 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. j NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possible engine damage. The air filter element should be cleaned in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the elements should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. A. Air Filter Restriction Gauge Element Removal up the snaps and remove the air cleaner hous• Pull ing cap from the housing.

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102
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Engine Air Cleaner
A clogged engine air cleaner restricts the engine’s
air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing en-
gine power, and causing spark plug fouling.
WARNING
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and
dust to enter the fuel injection system and
the throttle may stick resulting in a haz-
ardous 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 excessive wear
and possible engine damage.
The air filter element should be cleaned in accor-
dance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty
areas, the elements should be cleaned more fre-
quently than the recommended interval.
The
engine
air filter restriction
gauge
shows
whether the air cleaner is clogged. Whenever the
red band shows in the gauge window, the air filter
element should be cleaned. After servicing the air
filter element, the restriction gauge should be reset
by pushing the button at the top of the gauge.
A. Air Filter Restriction Gauge
Element Removal
•
Pull up the snaps and remove the air cleaner hous-
ing cap from the housing.