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7-4 www.honeywellgenerators.com Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual
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)