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SERVICING YOUR HONDA TILLER
AIR FILTER CLEANING
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas, clean the air filter
more frequently than specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
1.
Foam air filter: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse and allow to dry
thoroughly. Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry. Dip the air
filter in clean engine oil and squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will
smoke during initial running if too much oil is left in the filter.
. Paper air filter: Tap the air filter element several times on a hard surface to
remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/
ст?)] through the air filter from the air cleaner housing side. Never try to
brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the air filter if
it is excessively dirty.
. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner housing and cover using a moist rag. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.
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