Honeywell hw400 Portable Generator User Manual


 
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
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3. Remove foam air filter(s).
4. Wash air filter(s) in a solution of household soap and
warm water.
5. Rinse parts thoroughly with water.
6. Using a clean, absorbent cloth, squeeze air filter dry,
being careful not to twist or tear the filter.
7. Coat the air filter with clean engine oil.
8. Squeeze out excess oil.
NOTE:
Engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is
left in filter.
9. Reassemble the air cleaner assembly.
For Model Numbers Ending in “L”:
9A. Reinstall the light grey foam air filter.
9B. Reinstall the dark grey foam air filter.
9C. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
For Non-L Models:
9A. Reinstall the metal air filter plate in the support
brackets if it fell out during air filter removal.
9B. Reinstall air filter.
9C. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
FIGURE 7-4: Air Filter Removal
FIGURE 7-5: Wash Air Filter
FIGURE 7-6: Dry Air Filter
FIGURE 7-7: Oil Air Filter
FIGURE 7-8: Excess Oil Removal
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
skin cancer.
Thoroughly wash hands and any areas of skin exposed
to used oil with soap and water.
CAUTION
FIGURE 7-9: Air Filter Installation—Model Numbers Ending in “L”
(filter shape varies by model)
FIGURE 7-10: Air Filter Plate Installation—Non-L Models
(air filter plate shape varies by model)