Honda GX610 Owner's Manual page 9

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AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE (see page ). 6
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 under the Warranty.
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter element(s).
Clean or replace dirty filter element(s). Always replace damaged
filter element(s).
Cleaning
Standard Type:
1. Release four latch tabs from the air cleaner cover, and remove
the cover.
2. Remove the foam filter from the cover.
3. Remove the paper filter from the air cleaner case.
AIR CLEANER COVER
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
LATCH TAB
4. Inspect both air filter elements, and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the paper air filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper air filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm )] through the filter element from
the air cleaner case side. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing
will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper element if it is
excessively dirty.
Foam air filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and
allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and
allow to dry. Do not put oil on the foam element.
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER CASE
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6. 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.
7. Place the foam air filter element in the air cleaner cover, and
then reinstall the paper air filter element and cover to the air
cleaner case. Hook the four latch tabs securely.
Snorkel Type:
1. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover, and remove the
cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from the paper filter element.
3. Remove the paper filter element from the air cleaner case.
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER CASE
4. Inspect the paper air filter element, and replace it if it is
damaged. Always replace the paper air filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page 6
5. Clean the paper air filter element if it is to be reused.
Tap the filter element several times on a hard surface to remove
dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 207 kPa
(2.1 kg/cm )] through the filter element from the inside. Never
try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover, using
a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct
that leads to the carburetor.
7. Reinstall the paper air filter element. Tighten the air filter wing
nut securely.
8. Reinstall the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover wing nut
securely.
AIR CLEANER COVER
WING NUTS
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