Air Cleaner Check/Cleaning - Honda WB20XT2 Manual

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MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER CHECK/CLEANING

CHECK
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine performance. If the engine is operated
in dusty areas, clean the air cleaner more often than
specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without the air filter or with the
filter installed loosely will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. Install the air filter securely.
Remove the following:
– Wing nut (1)
– Air cleaner cap (2)
– Air cleaner cover (3)
– Air cleaner element (4)
If the element is dirty, clean it (page 3-4).
Carefully check the element for holes or tears and
replace if damaged.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal
(page 6-5).
CLEANING
Clean the element (1) in warm soapy water, rinse, and
allow to dry thoroughly, or clean with a non-flammable
solvent and allow to dry thoroughly.
Dip the element in clean engine oil, and squeeze out all
the excess oil.
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element
and may cause the engine to smoke at startup.
3-4
WB20XT2•WB30XT2
(2)
(3)
Wash
(1)
Squeeze
and dry
(1)
(4)
Dip
Squeeze thoroughly