Air Filter Maintenance - Honeywell HW5600C Owner's Manual

Reinstall the fuel cap (A) and tighten.
5.
NOTE:
Occasional, light spark knock, "pinging", or rattling noise
is normal while operating under heavy loads. If spark
knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at a steady engine
speed, under normal load, drain fuel (page 26) and refill
with fresh gasoline. If noise persists, see an authorized
generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can
cause engine damage. Warranty does not cover parts dam-
aged by misuse.

Air Filter Maintenance

NOTICE
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to carburetor, which may
cause poor engine performance or damage.
NEVER run the generator without air cleaner assembly prop-
erly attached.
Clean air filter every 50 hours of generator operation. If
operating generator in extremely dusty areas, clean air fil-
ter more frequently.
WARNING
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or
explosion. NEVER use gasoline or flammable sol-
vent to clean air filter element.
• Use only household soap and water to clean air filter
element.
To clean air filter, you will need:
‰ Household soap and water
‰ Clean, dry cloth
‰ Clean engine oil
Stop engine if it is running. Allow to completely cool.
1.
Remove air cleaner cover.
2.
HW5600C Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
Air Filter Maintenance
Turn thumbscrew counterclock wise to loosen and
2A.
remove.
FIGURE 32: Air Cleaner Cover
2B. Pull bottom of air cleaner cover out and lift up to
release plastic tabs.
FIGURE 33: Air Cleaner Cover
3. Remove air filter.
FIGURE 34: Air Filter Removal
4. Wash air filter in a solution of household soap and
warm water.
FIGURE 35: Wash Air Filter
5. Rinse parts thoroughly with water.
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