Honda GXV160 Owner's Manual page 9

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Oil Change
Drain the used oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains
quickly and completely.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil,
then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, oil drain plug and washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil drain
plug and new washer, and tighten the oil drain 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, pour it on the ground,
or pour it down a drain.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on
the dipstick with the recommended oil (see page ).
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage. Engine damage caused by running the engine with a
low oil level is not covered under the Distributor's Limited
Warranty.
4. Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
SEALING
WASHER
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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.
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.
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Cleaning
1. Remove the wing nuts from
the air cleaner cover, and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the air filter
elements.
3. Remove the foam air filter
element from the paper air
filter element.
4. Inspect both air filter
UPPER LIMIT
elements, and replace them if
they are damaged. Always
replace the paper air filter
element at the scheduled
interval (see page ).
5. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused.
Paper air filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not
exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)] through the filter
element from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will
force dirt into the fibers.
Foam air filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and
allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and
allow to dry. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then
squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the foam.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover using
a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct
that leads to the carburetor.
7. Place the foam air filter element over the paper element, and
reinstall the assembled air filter.
8. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the wing nut securely.
ENGLISH
WING NUT
7
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR
CLEANER
CASE
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