Air Cleaner Service - Honda EX1000 Owner's Manual

Air Cleaner Service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly (page 25). Service more
frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
m Usinggasolineorflammablesolventtocleanthefilterelement
can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable
solvent.
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Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1. Unsnap the air cleaner case springs, remove the air cleaner case and
remove the element.
2. Wash the element in a nonflammable or high flash point solvent and dry it
thoroughly.
3. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil. The
engine will smoke during initial start-up it too much oil is left in the element.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the case.
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