2022 Kawasaki KLX110R L Air Cleaner Owner’s Manual

2022 Kawasaki KLX110R L Air Cleaner

Air Cleaner

A clogged air cleaner restricts the air intake, increases fuel consumption reduces engine power, and can cause spark plug fouling. Inspect the air intake system, which includes the air filter and air duct to the carburetor, and the duct clamp and carburetor, before each practice session.

WARNING
If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the carburetor, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing an accident. Be sure to keep the dust from entering during cleaning.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner will affect the fuel mixture to the engine and reduce engine power and cause spark plug fouling.
NOTE

• ln 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 Removal and Inspection

• Remove the bolts on the right and left sides.
• Clear the projections from the grommets and hook portions from the slots, and remove the side covers.
• Remove the seat backward.
  • A. Bolts
  • B. Projection and Grommet
  • C. Hook Portion and Slot
  • D. Side Cover
  • E. Seat
• Remove the screw and bolts on the right and left sides.
• Remove the fuel tank cap and shroud.

A. Screw
B. Bolts
C. Fuel Tank Cap
D. Shroud

• Install the fuel tank cap.
• Remove the screws and air cleaner cover.

A. Screws
B. Air Cleaner Cover

• Take out the air cleaner element.

A. Air Cleaner Element

• Check inside of the intake tract and carburetor for dirt. If dirty, clean the intake tract and carburetor thoroughly.
• Stuff a clean, lint-free towel on the air cleaner housing to keep dirt from entering the carburetor.
• Wipe out the inside of the air cleaner housing and wire screen of the air cleaner cover with a clean, damp towel.

A. Wire Screen
B. Air Cleaner Cover

• Inspect the element. If it is dirty, clean it. Also check if the element is in good condition (no tears, hardening, or shrinkage). If damaged, replace the element or it will allow dirt into the carburetor.

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 cleaner according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the motorcycle is used in extremely dusty conditions.

NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine, causing it to wear excessively or to become damaged.
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.
• After cleaning, let the filter dry completely. Satu- rate the element with a high-quality foam air filter oil and make sure that the oil is evenly applied throughout the element. Squeeze out the ex- cess oil, but do not wring the element as this could cause tearing. In this case, too much oil is better than too little. Finally, pat the element with a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
• Before installation, check the element for damage such as tears, hardening, or shrinkage. If damaged, replace the element.
• Apply grease to all mating surfaces and to the screw hole in the air cleaner housing and intake tract.
• Remove the towel from the carburetor.
• Coat the element lip and lip seat with a thick layer of all-purpose grease to assure a complete seal.

A. Apply grease.

• Install the air cleaner element in the housing, and make sure the sealing surface of the element is seated properly.
• Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the screws.
  Tightening Torque
  Air Cleaner Cover Screws:
  1.5 Nm (0.15 kgf m, 13 in-lb)
• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Install the shroud and fuel tank cap.
• Slip the slots of the seat to the tank washer and hook of the frame.

A. Slots
B. Seat
C. Tank Washer
D. Hook

• Insert the hook and projection into the slot and grommet.

A. Hook
B. Projection
C. Slot
D. Grommet

Oil Draining

• Inspect the plug to see if any oil or water has run down.

A. Plug
If there is any oil, remove the plug and drain the oil.
WARNING
Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause an accident and injury. Be sure to in- stall the plug on the air cleaner housing after draining.