Air Cleaner Service - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

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AIR CLEANER SERVICE

A dirty air cleaner w ill restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent

carburetor m alfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service m ore

frequently w hen operating the generator in extrem ely dusty areas.

Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the air filter can cause a

fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or non-flammable solvent.

Operating the engine w ithout an air filter or w ith a damaged air filter

w ill allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine w ear. This type

of dam age is not covered by the Distributor's Lim ited Warranty.

Rem ove the w ing nut and the air cleaner cover. Rem ove the

elem ents and separate them . Carefully check both elem ents for

holes or tears and replace if dam aged.

Foam elem ent: Wash the elem ent in a solution of household

detergent and w arm w ater, then rinse thoroughly, or w ash in non-

flam m able or high flash point solvent. Allow the elem ent to dry

thoroughly.

Soak the elem ent in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.

The engine w ill sm oke during initial start-up if too m uch oil is left in

the foam .

Paper elem ent: Tap the elem ent lightly several tim es on a hard

surface to rem ove excess dirt, or blow com pressed air through the

filter from the inside out. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing w ill

force dirt into the fibers.

Replace the paper elem ent if it is excessively dirty.

WING NUT

AIR CLEANER COVER

PAPER ELEMENT

FORM ELEMENT

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