Honda iGX440 Owner's Manual page 9

Oil Change
Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil,
then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil drain
plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain plug securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground,
or pour it down a drain.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended oil
to the upper limit mark on the dipstick (see page
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage. This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor's
Limited Warranty.
4. Install the oil filler cap/dipstick and push it in securely.
DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
WASHER
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 or replace the air filter more often than specified in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
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 Distributor's Limited
Warranty.
Inspection (standard types)
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
Cleaning (standard types)
1. Remove the nut from the air
cleaner cover, and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from
the air filter, and remove the
filter.
3. Remove the foam filter from
the paper filter.
4. Inspect both air filter
elements, and replace them if
they are damaged. Always
replace the paper air filter
element at the scheduled
interval (see page ). 7
5. Clean the 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 , 30 psi)] through the filter element 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.
Soak Squeeze
ENGLISH
NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
GASKET
Dry
Oil Squeeze
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