Honda GX35 Owner's Manual page 15

HOT AIR TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(applicable types)
• Normally use the engine with the hot air tube installed, or it can
cause icing.
• When the ambient temperature is high (86°F/30°C or above), be
sure to remove the hot air tube in the following procedure before
operating the engine.
Operating the engine with the hot air tube installed can cause
overheat of the engine.
• Release the hot air tube from the tube clip and disconnect it from
the hot air duct before removing the top cover for maintenance,
etc. After installing the top cover, be sure to reinstall the hot air
tube securely in the original position.
HOT AIR JOINT
1. Remove the air cleaner cover (see
page 10).
2. Release the hot air tube from the
clip at the engine cover and pull
the hot air tube out of the hot air
duct on the engine cover.
3. Remove the hot air joint from the
air cleaner case.
GX25: Push the lug in and push it
deep inside to remove the hot air
joint from the air cleaner case.
GX35: Remove the hot air joint
from the air cleaner case toward
you.
4. Remove the hot air tube with the
joint set on the tube.
Store the removed parts in an
appropriate place carefully. Take
care not to lose them.
5. Install the hot air tube and hot air
joint in the reverse order of
removal.
(GX25 only) Install the hot air
joint on the air cleaner case in the
position shown.
HOT AIR DUCT
HOT AIR TUBE
TUBE CLIP
HOT AIR DUCT
TUBE CLIP
HOT AIR TUBE
GX25
HOT AIR JOINT
GX35
GX25
HOT AIR
JOINT
HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
STORING YOUR ENGINE
Storage Preparation
Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your engine
trouble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep
rust and corrosion from impairing your engine's function and
appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use
it again.
Cleaning
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an
hour before cleaning. Clean all exterior surfaces, touch up any
damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film
of oil.
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force
water into the air cleaner or muffler opening. Water in the air
cleaner will soak the air filter, and water that passes through the
air filter or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
Fuel
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause
damage to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with
your servicing dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Deteriorated
gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel
system components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially
filled fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration
problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the
gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation are not covered under the
Distributor's Limited Warranty.
You can extend fuel storage life by adding a gasoline stabilizer that
is formulated for that purpose, or you can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
Adding a Gasoline Stabilizer to Extend Fuel Storage Life
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. If you keep a container of gasoline for
refueling, be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline.
1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer's
instructions.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine.
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