Honda GX 690RH TXF7 Manual page 36

AIR CLEANER CHECK/CLEANING
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine performance. If the engine is operated
in dusty areas, clean the air cleaner more often than
specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without the air filters or with the
filter installed loosely will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. Install the air filters
securely.
Remove the air cleaner cover (1).
Remove the wing nut (2) and air filter assembly (3)(4).
Separate the air filters into the inner filter (Paper) (3)
and the outer filter (Foam) (4).
Carefully check both filters for holes or tears and
replace if damaged.
Clean the outer filter (1) in warm soapy water (2), rinse
and allow to dry thoroughly, or clean with a non-
flammable solvent (2) and allow to dry thoroughly. Dip
the filter in clean engine oil (3) and squeeze out all the
excess oil. Excess oil will restrict air flow through the
foam element and may cause the engine to smoke at
startup.
Tap the inner filter (1) lightly several times on a hard
surface to remove excess dirt or blow compressed air
lightly (207 kPa (2.11 kgf/cm
the paper filter from the inside out. Never try to brush
the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and the
air cleaner cover, using a rag.
Check the air cleaner case packing for deterioration or
damage. Make sure the air cleaner packing installed
securely.
Attach the outer filter on the inner element, and then
install the air filter assembly and tighten the wing nut
securely.
TORQUE: 0.8 N·m (0.08 kgf·m, 0.6 lbf·ft)
Install the air cleaner cover.
2 , 30 psi) or less) through
(1)
(4)
(3)
(1)
Squeeze
and dry
(2)
MAINTENANCE
(2)
(3)
Squeeze thoroughly
(1)
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