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AIR CLEANER
A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your
engine. Dirt entering the carburetor can be drawn into small passages
in the carburetor and cause premature engine wear. These small
passages can become blocked, causing starting or running problems.
You will need to clean the filter more frequently if you operate the
engine in very dusty areas.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged filter, will
allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered under your
Distributor’s Limited Warranty
.
We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it
seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can
result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel
system.
Inspection
See Figure 4 on
1. Press the latch tabs [1] on the top of the air cleaner cover [2], and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the foam element [3] from the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the screen grid [4] from the paper element [5].
4. Check both elements to be sure they are clean and in good
condition.
5. Reinstall the screen grid over the paper element. Make sure that
the screen grid completely surrounds the paper pleats.
6. Reinstall the foam element in the air cleaner cover.
7. Set the paper element and screen grid in the air cleaner body [6],
and install the air cleaner cover.
Cleaning
See Figure 4 on
Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body [6] and cover [2] using a moist rag.
Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct [7] that leads to the
carburetor.
Paper Element
: Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to
remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa,
2.1 kg/cm²)] through the filter from the clean side that faces the
engine. Never try to brush off dirt. Brushing will force dirt into the
fibers.
Foam Element
: Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water and rinse thoroughly, or wash in
nonflammable or high flash point solvent. Allow the element to dry
thoroughly.
Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the
foam, or the oil could saturate the paper element, making the engine
inoperable.
SPARK PLUG
See Figure 5 on
Recommended Spark Plug:
NGK BPR6ES
- Pressure washer applications
NGK BPR5ES
- All other applications
The recommended spark plug is the correct heat range for normal
engine operating temperatures.
NOTICE
Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage.
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and
free of deposits.
1. Disconnect the cap from the spark plug, and remove any dirt from
the spark plug area.
2. Use the proper size spark plug wrench [1] to remove the spark
plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if damaged, badly fouled, if the
sealing washer [2] is in poor condition, or if the electrode is worn.
4. Measure the electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The correct gap
is 0.028 ~ 0.030 in (0.70 ~ 0.80 mm). If adjustment is needed,
correct the gap by carefully bending the side electrode.
5. Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the proper size spark
plug wrench to compress the washer.
When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plug seats to compress the washer.
When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8 ~ 1/4 turn
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
NOTICE
Properly tighten the spark plug. A loose spark plug can become
very hot and can damage the engine. Overtightening the spark
plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
FLYWHEEL BRAKE INSPECTION (if equipped)
See Figures 6 and 7 on
.
1. Remove the three flange nuts [1] from the recoil starter [2], and
remove the recoil starter from the engine.
2. Remove the fuel tank [3] from the engine without disconnecting the
fuel tube [4]. If the fuel tank contains fuel, keep it level as you
remove it and set it beside the engine in a level position.
3. Check the brake shoe [5] thickness. If it is less than 3 mm, take the
engine to your authorized Honda servicing dealer.
4. Install the fuel tank and recoil starter, and tighten the three nuts
securely.
SPARK ARRESTER (if equipped)
See Figure 8 on
.
The spark arrester may be standard or an optional part, depending on
the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine
without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. A spark
arrester is available from authorized Honda servicing dealers.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot. Allow it to cool
before servicing the spark arrester.
Removal
1. Remove the three 6 mm bolts [1] from the muffler protector [2], and
remove the muffler protector.
2. Remove the special screw [3] from the spark arrester [4], and
remove the spark arrester from the muffler [5].
Cleaning & Inspection
1. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen. Be careful not to damage the screen. Replace the spark
arrester if it has breaks or holes.
2. Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of removal.
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