Air Filter Maintenance - Honeywell HW4000 Manual Del Propietário

Air Filter Maintenance

NOTICE
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to carburetor, which may
cause poor engine performance or damage.
Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly prop-
erly attached.
Clean air filter every 50 hours of generator operation. If
operating generator in extremely dusty areas, clean air fil-
ter more frequently.
WARNING
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or
explosion. NEVER use gasoline or flammable sol-
vent to clean air filter element.
• Use only household soap and water to clean air filter
element.
To clean air filter, you will need:
‰ Household soap and water
‰ Clean, dry cloth
‰ Clean engine oil
Stop engine if it is running. Allow to completely cool.
1.
Remove air cleaner cover.
2.
FIGURE 34: Air Cleaner Cover
For HW4000L Model:
•
Unlock the latches at the top and bottom of the air cleaner
cover.
FIGURE 35: Air Cleaner Cover—HW4000L Model
HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
For HW4000 Model:
•
Turn thumbscrew counterclock wise to loosen and
remove.
•
Pull bottom of air cleaner cover out and lift up to release
plastic tabs.
FIGURE 36: Air Cleaner Cover—HW4000 Model
Pull out foam air filter(s).
3.
FIGURE 37: Air Filter Removal
Wash air filter(s) in a solution of household soap and
4.
warm water.
FIGURE 38: Wash Air Filter
Using a clean, absorbent cloth, squeeze air filter ele-
5.
ment dry, being careful not to twist or tear the filter.
FIGURE 39: Dry Air Filter
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