Air Cleaner - Honda HRC 7013 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE &ADJUSTMENTS
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Air Cleaner
Check that the air cleaner elements are clean and in good
condition. A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the engine,
reducing performance. A damaged air cleaner will allow dirt
to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
1. Remove the wing nut to
remove the air cleaner cover.
If the foam element appears
clean over more than half its
surface, it does not need
cleaning. Reinstall the cover.
If the foam element appears
dirty, go to Step 2.
2. Remove the other wing nut
and remove the elements.
3. Separate the foam element
from the paper element and
carefully check each one for
holes or tears. Replace any
damaged element.
4. Clean the foam element by
squeezing it in warm soapy
water, rinsing it, and allowing
it to dry. You may also use a
nonflammable solvent and
then allow it to dry.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
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You can be burned or seriously injured.
Never use gasoline to clean engine parts. Use a
nonflammable solvent.
5. Oil the foam element by dipping it in clean engine oil and
squeezing out all excess oil. If too much oil is left in the foam,
the engine will smoke when you first start it.
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