Oil Change; Air Cleaner; Inspection; Cleaning - Honda GXV160 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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 sealing
washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the oil drain
plug and a new sealing washer, and tighten the oil drain plug
securely.
TORQUE: 18 N·m (13 lbf·ft, 1.8 kgf·m)
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 8).
Engine oil capacity: 0.65 L (23 oz, 0.57 lmp qt)
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
(Replace)
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.

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.

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
elements, and replace them if
they are damaged. Always
replace the paper air filter
element at the scheduled
interval (see page 7).
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
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
UPPER LIMIT
excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in
the foam.
Clean
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 nuts securely.
ENGLISH
WING NUTS
2
, 30 psi)] through the filter element from the
Squeeze and dry Dip in oil
Do not twist.
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
PAPER
FILTER
ELEMENT
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR
CLEANER
CASE
Squeeze
Do not twist.
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