Honda GX240 Owner's Manual page 36

SERVICING YOUR HONDA ENGINE
Paper air filter element: Tap the
filter element several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or
b l o w c o m p r e s s e d a i r [ n o t
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1
kgf/cm2)1 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 nonflammable 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.
CYCLONE DUAL-FILTER-ELEMENT TYPE
PRECLEANER CAP
\
AIR CLEANER
COVER
TAB
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
6. CYCLONE TYPE ONLY: Remove the three pan-head screws from the
precleaner cap, then remove the cyclone housing and air guide.
Wash the parts with water, dry them thoroughly, and reassemble
them.
Be sure to install the air guide as shown in the illustration.
Install the cyclone housing so the air intake tab fits into the groove in
the precleaner cap.
7. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using a
moist rag. Be careful t o prevent dirt from entering the air duct that
leads to the carburetor.
8. Place the foa'm air filter element over the paper element, and
reinstall the assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place
beneath the air filter. Tighten the air filter wing nut securely.
9. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover wing nut securely.
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