2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. This motorcycle’s air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which can- not be cleaned. The air cleaner element must be replaced in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty, rainy, or muddy conditions, the air cleaner element should be serviced more frequently than the recommended interval.
NOTICE
Use only the recommended air cleaner element (Kawasaki part number 11013-0031). Using any other air cleaner element will wear the engine prematurely or lower the engine performance.
Element Removal
Remove the left air cleaner housing cover by removing the bolts.
A. Left Air Cleaner Housing Cover
B. Bolts
Remove the air cleaner bolt and the air cleaner. If any part of the element is damaged, the element must be re-placed.
A. Air Cleaner Element
B. Bolt
WARNING
If dirt or dust is allowed to pass through into the fuel injection system, the throttle may stick or become inoperable resulting in a hazardous operating condition.
NOTICE
If dirt gets through into the engine, excessive engine wear and possibly engine damage will occur.
NOTE
Element installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.