Honda GX240 Owner's Manual page 10

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Oil Change
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the reduction case to catch the
used oil, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and
washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the drain
plug and a new washer, and tighten the plug securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible
with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground
or pour it down a drain.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill with the recommended oil
(see page ) to the upper limit mark on the dipstick. To check the 8
oil level, insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into
the filler hole.
Reduction case oil capacity:
Running the engine with a low transmission oil level can cause
transmission damage.
4. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick and tighten securely.
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
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0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 lmp qt)
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
DRAIN PLUG
ENGLISH
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 (see page ). 7
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. If equipped with an oil-bath air cleaner, also check
the oil level.
Refer to pages 10 11 for instructions that apply to the air cleaner
and filter for your engine type.
Cleaning
Dual-Filter Element Types
1. Remove the air cleaner cover
nut from the air cleaner cover,
and remove the cover.
2. Remove the wing nut from
the air filter, and remove the
filter.
3. Remove the foam filter from
the paper filter.
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 ). 7
CYCLONE DUAL-FILTER ELEMENT TYPE
PRECLEANER CAP
SPECIAL PAN SCREW (3)
AIR GUIDE
GROOVE
CYCLONE HOUSING
STANDARD DUAL-FILTER
ELEMENT TYPE
AIR CLEANER
COVER NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
SILENCER
NOSE
GASKET
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER COVER
TAB
WING NUT
PAPER FILTER ELEMENT
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
GASKET