Air Cleaner Service - Honda EG5000X 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. Service more frequently when
operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
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m Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter
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element can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or
nonflammable solvent.
-1 Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1. Remove the wing nut and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and
separate them. Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and
replace if damaged.
2. Foam element: Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and
warm water, then rinse thoroughly; or wash in nonflammable or high flash
point solvent.
Allow the element to dry thoroughly.
Soak the element in clean engine oil, and squeeze out the excess oil. The
engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the foam.
3. Paper element: Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to
remove excess dirt, or blow compressed air through the filter from the
inside out.
Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Replace the paper element if it is excessively dirty.
WING NUT AIR CLEANER COVER
FORM ELEMENT
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