Honda EB10000 Owner's Manual page 54

SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
4. Clean the filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30
psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
cleaner case side.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Replace the paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.
Foam filter element: If the foam filter is dirty, clean it as described
on page 53. Replace the foam filter if it is damaged.
5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover, using a
moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air chamber
that leads to the carburetor.
6. Place the foam filter element over the paper filter element, and
reinstall the assembled filter element. Be sure the packing is in
place beneath the filter element. Tighten the wing nut securely.
7. Lock the air cleaner cover latch securely.
8. Close the maintenance cover.
Operating the engine without an air filter or with a damaged air filter
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This
type of damage is not covered by the
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)] through the filter element from the air
Distributor's Limited Warranty.