Fuel Filter And Fuel Tank; Spark Arrester - Honda GX25 Owner's Manual

FUEL FILTER AND FUEL TANK

Fuel filter inspection and Fuel tank cleaning
See Figure 12, page A-3.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Keep away from your vehicle.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Check that the engine oil filler cap / dipstick [1] is tightened
securely.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap, and drain the fuel into an
approved gasoline container by tipping the engine toward
the fuel filler neck [2].
3. Pull the fuel filter [3] out through the fuel filler neck by
hooking the black fuel tube with a piece of wire, such as a
partly straightened paper clip.
4. Inspect the fuel filter. If the fuel filter is dirty, wash it gently
with non-flammable or high flash point solvent. If the fuel
filter is excessively dirty, replace it.
5. Remove water and dirt from the fuel tank by rinsing the
inside of the fuel tank with non-flammable or high flash point
solvent.
6. Insert the fuel filter into the fuel tank and tighten the fuel filler
cap securely.
SPARK ARRESTER (applicable types)
The spark arrester may be standard or an optional part,
depending on the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to
operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and
regulations. A spark arrester is available from authorized Honda
servicing dealers.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow it
to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
GX25
See Figure 13, page A-3.
Spark Arrester Removal
1. Loosen the hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page 6).
2. Remove the screws [1] from the spark arrester [2], and
remove the spark arrester from the muffler [3].
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen [4]. Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
2. Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of disassembly.
When you install the spark arrester, the spark arrester's
outlet must point to the side opposite the spark plug [5].
3. Install the top cover, and tighten the hex bolt securely (see
page 6).
GX35, GX50
See Figure 14, page A-3.
Spark Arrester Removal
1. Loosen the hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page 6).
2. Remove the self-tapping screws [1] from the spark arrester
[2], and remove the spark arrester and exhaust filter [3] from
the muffler [4].
Exhaust Filter Cleaning & Inspection
Pinch the exhaust filter, and strike it lightly with a finger, to
remove carbon deposits. Be careful not to strike it too hard. The
exhaust filter must be free of breaks and holes. If it is damaged
or fouled excessively, have it serviced by your dealer.
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen [5]. Be careful to avoid damaging the screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
2. Install the exhaust filter and spark arrester in the reverse
order of disassembly.
When you install the spark arrester, the spark arrester's
outlet must point to the side opposite the spark plug [6].
3. Install the top cover, and tighten the hex bolt securely.
ENGLISH
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