Honda GX25-GX35 Owner's Manual page 12

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FUEL FILTER AND FUEL TANK
Fuel filter inspection and Fuel tank cleaning
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Check that the engine oil filler cap 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.
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
3. Pull the fuel filter 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
nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent. If the fuel filter is
excessively dirty, replace it.
FUEL FILTER
5. Remove water and dirt from in the fuel tank by rinsing the inside
of the fuel tank with nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
6. Insert the fuel filter into the fuel tank and tighten the fuel filler
cap securely.
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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
Standard/Pump type:
Spark Arrester Removal
1. Loosen the 5 mm hex bolt, then remove the top cover (see page
11 ).
2. Remove the 4 mm screws from the spark arrester, and remove
the spark arrester from the muffler.
4 mm SCREWS
FUEL FILLER NECK
Spark Arrester Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen. 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.
3. Install the top cover, and tighten the 5 mm hex bolt securely (see
page 11
ENGLISH
MUFFLER
SPARK ARRESTER
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
).
SPARK PLUG