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 element more often than specified in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the engine without an air filter element, or with a
damaged air filter element, 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 (foam air filter element type)
Press the latch tab on the top of the air cleaner cover, and remove
the cover. Inspect the air filter element. Clean or replace dirty air
filter element. Always replace damaged air filter element.
Refer to this page for instructions that apply to the air cleaner and
filter service.
Reinstall the air filter element and air cleaner cover.
GX25
Standard/Pump type:
AIR CLEANER BODY
CHOKE LEVER
UPPER TAB
UPPER TAB
AIR CLEANER COVER
LOWER TABS
GX35
Standard/Tiller type:
UPPER LATCH TAB
AIR CLEANER COVER
UPPER LATCH TAB
10
Tiller type:
AIR CLEANER BODY
UPPER TAB
FOAM AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER COVER
AIR CLEANER BODY
FOAM AIR FILTER
LOWER TABS
ELEMENT
Cleaning (foam air filter element type)
1. Clean the filter element in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow
to dry thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow
to dry.
2. 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 element.
3. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover, using a moist
rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor.
Clean
4. Reinstall the filter element and air cleaner cover securely.
Inspection (paper air filter element type)
Remove the screw and the air cleaner cover. Inspect the air filter
UPPER TAB
element. Clean or replace dirty air filter element. Always replace
damaged air filter element.
Refer to page 11 for cleaning instructions.
Reinstall the air filter element and air cleaner cover.
PAPER AIR FILTER ELEMENT
SCREW
LOWER TABS
AIR CLEANER COVER
CHOKE LEVER
ENGLISH
Squeeze and Dry
Dip in Oil
Do not twist.
AIR CLEANER BODY
Squeeze
Do not twist.