Honda EW170 Owner's Manual page 27

Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carbure,
tor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently
when operating the generator/welder in extremely dusty areas.
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ever use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air
cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear
will result.
1.
Unsnap the clips, remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element.
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2. Wash the element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and allow
it to dry.
3. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.
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