Honda GX390 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

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
2
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.
Clean Squeeze and dry
Do not twist.
6. CYCLONE TYPE ONLY: Tap the air cleaner cover several times on a
hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding
2
207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm , 30 psi)] through the air cleaner cover from the
outside.
7. 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.
8. Place the foam 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 wing nut securely.
9. Install the air cleaner cover, and tighten the nut securely.
Oil-Bath Type
1. Remove the wing nut, and remove the air cleaner cap and cover.
2. Remove the air filter element from the cover. Wash the cover and
filter element in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry
thoroughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry.
3. Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess
oil. The engine will smoke if too much oil is left in the foam.
Clean Squeeze and dry
Do not twist.
4. Empty the used oil from the air cleaner case, wash out any
accumulated dirt with non-flammable solvent, and dry the case.
5. Fill the air cleaner case to the OIL LEVEL mark with the same oil that is
recommended for the engine (see page 8).
Oil capacities:
3
GX240/GX270: 60 cm (2.0 US oz, 2.1 Imp oz)
3
GX340/GX390: 80 cm (2.7 US oz, 2.8 Imp oz)
Dip in oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
Dip in oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
6. Reassemble the air cleaner, and tighten the wing nut securely.
WING NUT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FILTER
ELEMENT
GRID
AIR CLEANER
CASE
Low Profile Types
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips,
remove the air cleaner cover, and
remove the air filter element.
2. Wash the element in a solution of
household detergent and warm
water, then rinse thoroughly, or
wash in non-flammable or high
flash point solvent. Allow the
element to dry thoroughly.
3. Soak the air filter element in clean
engine oil and squeeze out the
excess oil. The engine will smoke
during initial startup if too much oil
is left in the element.
Clean Squeeze and dry
Do not twist.
4. Reinstall the air filter element and the cover.
ENGLISH
OIL-BATH TYPE
CAP
STEEL WOOL
OIL LEVEL
AIR CLEANER COVER
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
Dip in oil Squeeze
Do not twist.
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