2022 Kawasaki KX65 Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the air intake, in- creases fuel consumption, reduces engine power, and can cause spark plug fouling. Inspect the air in-take system, which includes the air filter and air duct to the carburetor, and the duct clamps and carburetor, before each race or practice session.
WARNING
If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the carburetor, the throttle may become stuck, possibly causing accident. Be sure to keep the dust from entering during cleaning.
NOTICE
A clogged air cleaner will affect 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 recommended interval.
- After riding through rain or on muddy roads, the element should be cleaned immediately
Element Removal and Inspection
- Remove the seat.
- Remove the wing bolt, and take out the air cleaner element.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Wing Bolt
- 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 into the carburetor to
- keep dirt from entering the carburetor
- Wipe out the inside of the air cleaner housing with a clean, damp towel.
- Take the element off its frame.
NOTICE
Do not twist or wring the element, as it gets easily torn or damaged. 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 con dition. 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.
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
- 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.
WARNING
Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near the working areas. Do not use gasoline or low flash-point solvents to clean the element.
- After cleaning, let the filter dry completely. Saturate the element with a high-quality foam air filter oil and make sure that the oil is evenly ap- plied throughout the element. Squeeze out the excess 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 inside of 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 dam- aged, 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.
- Install the element onto its frame, and 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, making sure that it is properly seated and sealed.
- Install the parts removed.