Honda GP160 Owner's Manual page 9

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Foam filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and
allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and
allow to dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, and then
squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started
if too much oil is left in the foam.
Clean Squeeze and Dry
Do not twist.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using
a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct
that leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam air filter element over the paper element, and
reinstall the assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place
beneath the air filter. Tighten the air filter wing nut securely.
8. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the wing nut securely.
[Semi Dry Element Types]
1. Unscrew the wing nut, remove the washer and the air cleaner
cover.
2. Remove the air filter element from the air cleaner case.
3. Inspect the air filter element, and replace it if it is damaged.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
4. Clean the air filter element if it is to be reused.
Clean Squeeze and Dry
Do not twist.
5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover,
using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the
air duct that leads to the carburetor.
6. Install the air filter element to the air cleaner case.
7. Install the air cleaner cover and washer.
8. Screw the wing nut securely.
[Low Profile Types]
1. Push the latch tabs and open the air cleaner cover.
2. Free the hooks from the setting pins on the air cleaner case and
Dip in Oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
3. Remove the air filter from the air cleaner case.
4. Check the air filter to be sure it is clean and in good condition.
5. Reinstall the air filter in the air cleaner case.
WING NUT
6. Set the hooks of the air cleaner cover to the setting pins
WASHER
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER CASE
Dip in Oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
remove the air cleaner cover to the right side of the frame pipe,
taking care not to damage the air cleaner cover.
If the air filter is dirty, clean it as described on page 8.
Replace the air filter if it is damaged.
HOOK
SETTING PIN
AIR FILTER
AIR CLEANER COVER
securely, then push the air cleaner cover to lock the latch tabs.
Be sure that the cover is set securely. There must be no
clearance between the air cleaner cover and case.
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air
filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine
wear. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty.
GOOD
HOOK
SETTING PIN
AIR FILTER
AIR CLEANER COVER
AIR CLEANER COVER
LATCH TAB
NO GOOD
AIR CLEANER CASE
LATCH TAB
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