Honda iGX440 Owner's Manual page 10

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 nut securely.
Inspection (low profile types)
Do not blow with compressed air or brush the paper filter
element.
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Visually inspect the filter elements. Clean the foam filter element
or replace the dirty paper filter element. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
Cleaning (low profile types)
1. Loosen the cover screws and remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the foam filter element from the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner grid and 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
If the paper filter element is dirty, replace it with a new one.
Do not clean the paper filter element.
AIR CLENER
CASE
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER COVER
10
7 ).
AIR CLEANER GRID
COVER SCREW
5. Clean the foam filter element if it is to be reused.
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.
Soak Squeeze
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. Put the air cleaner grid on the paper filter element and install
them to the air cleaner case.
8. Install the foam filter element to the air cleaner cover.
9. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the cover screw.
SEDIMENT CUP (applicable types)
Cleaning
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Remove the fuel sediment cup, O-ring and filter.
2. Wash the sediment cup in non-flammable solvent, and dry it
thoroughly.
3. Reinstall the sediment cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely.
ENGLISH
Dry
Squeeze
Oil
FILTER
O-RING
SEDIMENT
CUP