Honda GX270 Owner's Manual page 9

AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE (see page 6).
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 under the Warranty.
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
Cleaning
[Dual-Filter Element Type]
1. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover, and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from the air filter, and remove the filter
elements.
3. Remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element.
4. Inspect both filter elements, and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the paper filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page 6).
STANDARD DUAL-FILTER
ELEMENT TYPE
AIR CLEANER COVER NUT
AIR CLEANER COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
SILENCER NOSE
GASKET
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force
dirt into the fibers.
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, 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 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.
ENGLISH
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)] through the filter element
Dip in oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
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