Hot Air Tube Removal/Installation - Honda GX25 Owner's Manual

Tiller type:
Spark Arrester Removal
1. Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page
11 ).
2. Remove the 4 6 mm self-tapping screws from the spark
arrester, and remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
MUFFLER
EXHAUST FILTER
SPARK ARRESTER
4 6 mm
SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
Exhaust Filter Cleaning & Inspection
Pinch the exhaust filter, and strike it lightly with a finger, to
remove carbon deposits. Be careful not to strike it too hard.
The exhaust filter must be free of breaks and holes. If it is
damaged or fouled excessively, have it serviced by your Honda
dealer.
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen. Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes. Replace the
spark arrester if it is damaged.
2. Install the exhaust filter and spark arrester in the reverse order
of disassembly.
When you install the spark arrester, the spark arrester's outlet
must point to the side opposite the spark plug.
3. Install the top cover, and tighten the 5 mm hex bolt securely (see
page 11 ).
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SPARK PLUG
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN

HOT AIR TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

(applicable types)
Normally use the engine with the hot air tube installed, or it can
cause icing.
When the ambient temperature is high (86°F/30°C or above), be
sure to remove the hot air tube in the following procedure
before operating the engine.
Operating the engine with the hot air tube installed can cause
overheat of the engine.
Release the hot air tube from the tube clip and disconnect it
from the hot air duct before removing the top cover for
maintenance, etc. After installing the top cover, be sure to
reinstall the hot air tube securely in the original position.
HOT AIR JOINT
1. Remove the air cleaner cover (see
page 10 ).
2. Release the hot air tube from the
clip at the engine cover and pull
the hot air tube out of the hot air
duct on the engine cover.
3. Remove the hot air joint from the
air cleaner case.
GX25: Push the lug in and push it
deep inside to remove the hot air
joint from the air cleaner case.
GX35: Remove the hot air joint
from the air cleaner case toward
you.
4. Remove the hot air tube with the
joint set on the tube.
Store the removed parts in an
appropriate place carefully. Take
care not to lose them.
5. Install the hot air tube and hot air
joint in the reverse order of
removal.
(GX25 only) Install the hot air joint
on the air cleaner case in the
position shown.
ENGLISH
HOT AIR DUCT
HOT AIR TUBE
TUBE CLIP
HOT AIR DUCT
TUBE CLIP
HOT AIR TUBE
GX25
HOT AIR JOINT
GX35
GX25
HOT AIR
JOINT