Air Cleaner Service - Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when
operating the generator/welder in extremely dusty areas.
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Never run the generator/welder without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
AIR CLEANER COVER
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips,
remove the air cleaner cover, and
remove the element.
2. Wash the element in a solution of
household detergent and warm
water, then rinse thoroughly, or
wash in ncnflammable or high
flash point solvent. Allow the
element to dry thoroughly.
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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
3. Soak the element in clean engine
oil and squeeze out the excess
oil. The engine will smoke during
initial start-up if too much oil is left
in the element.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element
and the cover.
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