Honda Power Equipment EM1800X, EM2200X, EM1600X Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover

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Air cleaner service

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, To prevent car- buretor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly (page 16)). Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.

mNever use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion could result.

CAUTION: Never run the genetrator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.

1.Unsnap the air cleaner cover springs, remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element.

2.Wash the element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly.

3.Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.

4.Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.

COVER

ELEMENT

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