Air Cleaner; Inspection; Cleaning - Honda GXV520 Owner's Manual

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.
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 Distributor's Limited
Warranty.

Inspection

Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.

Cleaning

1. Remove the two air cleaner cover bolts from the air cleaner
cover, and remove the cover.
2. Remove the foam filter element.
3. Remove the paper filter element from the grid.
AIR CLEANER COVER BOLTS
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 ).
AIR CLEANER COVER
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
GRID
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER BASE
AIR DUCT
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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 , 30 psi)] through the filter
element from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will
force dirt into the fibers.
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. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then
squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the foam.
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam filter element
and may transfer to the paper filter element, soaking and
clogging it.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using
a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct
that leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam filter element into the air cleaner cover.
8. Install the grid over the paper filter element then install the
assembly into the air cleaner base. The grid must be placed
between the foam element and the paper element to prevent oil
from transferring to the paper element.
9. Install the cover and tighten the two air cleaner cover bolts
securely.
ENGLISH
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