Air Cleaner; Inspection; Cleaning - Honda GC160 Owner's Manual

AIR CLEANER

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor
engine performance. Inspect the filter each time the engine is
operated. You will need to clean the filter more frequently if you operate
the engine in very dusty areas.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged filter, will
allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered under the Distributor's Limited Warranty.

Inspection

1. Press the latch tabs
on the top of the air
cleaner cover, and
remove the cover.
Check the filter to
be sure it is clean
and in good
condition.
2. Reinstall the filter
and air cleaner
cover.

Cleaning

1. Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow
compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kg/cm
through the filter from the clean side that faces the engine. Never try
to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
2. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburetor.
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
TABS
AIR
DUCT
AIR CLEANER
BODY
17
LATCH TABS
FILTER
2
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