Honda EG1400X Owner's Manual page 23

Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent car-
buretor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly (page 19). Service more
frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
N Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air
cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.
CAUTION: Never run the genetrator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine
wear will result.
<Dry type>
1. Remove the wing nut and the air
cleaner cover. Remove the elements
and separate them. Carefully check
both elements for holes or tears and
replace if damaged.
2. Foam element: Clean in warm soapy
water, rinse and allow to dry thor-
oughly. Or clean in high flash-point
solvent and allow to dry. Dip the
element in clean engine oil and
squeeze out all the excess. The engine
will smoke during initial startup if
too much oil is left in the foam.
3. Paper element: Tap the element
lightly several times on a hard surface
to remove excess dirt, or blow com-
pressed air through the filter from
the inside out. Never try to brush
the dirt off; brushing will force dirt
into the fibers.
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
PAPER ELEMENT
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