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Every 100 hours of operation
14.2.1)
Fuel fi lter cleaning
(Ref. to Fig. 27)
– Check that the engine oil fi ller cap is tightened securely.
– Remove the fuel fi ller cap, and drain the fuel into an approved gasoline container by tipping the
engine toward the fuel fi ller neck.
– Pull the fuel fi lter out through the fuel fi ller neck by hooking
the black fuel tube with a piece of wire, such as a partly
straightened paper clip.
– Inspect the fuel fi lter. If the fuel fi lter is dirty, wash it gently
with nonfl ammable or high fl ash point solvent. If the fuel
fi lter is excessively dirty, replace it.
– Remove water and dirt from inside the fuel tank by rinsing
it out with non-fl ammable or high fl ash point solvent.
– Insert the fuel fi lter into the fuel tank and tighten the fuel
fi ller cap securely.
Improper use of solvents can result in fi re or explosion.
Every 3 months or 25 hours of operation
14.2.2)
Air fi lter cleaning
(Ref. to Fig. 28)
– Press the latch tab (A) on the top of the air cleaner cover
and remove the cover.
– Clean the fi lter element in warm soapy water, rinse and
allow to dry thoroughly, or clean in non fl ammable solvent
and allow to dry.
– Dip the fi lter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze
out all excess oil.
– Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover, using a
moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the
carburettor.
– Reinstall the fi lter element and air cleaner cover.
Always replace damaged fi lter elements.
Operating in dusty condition may require more frequent
maintenance than above.
Do not operate the engine with air fi lter removed.
14.2 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBUSTION ENGINE
FIG. 28 – AIR FILTER CLEANING
FIG. 27 – FUEL FILTER CLEANING
fi lter element
fuel fi lter
A
Periodic inspections are essential for the proper functioning of the engine;
refer to "HONDA" manual provided with the machine for the safe use of the
engine and for further requested maintenance operations.