Engine Oil - Honda WMP20X1E Handbuch

Air Filter Inspection
1. Unscrew the outer wing nut [1] and remove the air cleaner cover
[2].
2. Remove the inner wing nut [3] and both air filter elements [4,5].
3. Separate the air filter elements and carefully check them for holes
or tears. Replace the filter elements if they are damaged.
4. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the
carburetor.
5. Install the foam element over the paper element, and install the
assembled air filter. Secure the air filter with the inner wing nut.
Make sure the rubber washer [6] is in place under the filter
elements.
6. Install the air cleaner cover, and secure with the outer wing nut.
NOTICE
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.
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Air Filter Cleaning
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the pump in very dusty areas, clean the
air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(page 8).
[1]
1. To clean the paper filter element, tap the element lightly several
[2]
[3]
2. To clean the foam filter
[4]
[5]
3. Allow the foam filter
[6]
4. Soak the foam filter element in clean engine oil and squeeze out
5. Reassemble the air filter as shown.
ENGLISH
times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or blow compressed
air (not exceeding 207 kPa) through the filter element from the
inside out.
Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing will force dirt into the paper
fibers. Replace the paper element if it is excessively dirty or
damaged.
element, wash the
element in a solution of
household detergent and
warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in
nonflammable solvent.
element to dry
thoroughly.
the excess oil.
NOTICE
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam filter element and
may transfer to the paper filter element, soaking and clogging it.
SOLVENT

ENGINE OIL

SQUEEZE
THOROUGHLY