HONDA FG110 - Manual (Page 10)

10
AIR FILTER
Inspection
1. Move the choke
lever to the
CLOSED (
E)
position to prevent
dirt from entering
the engine.
2. Squeeze together
the air cleaner
upper tabs at the
top of the air
cleaner cover to
release it from its
catch, then flip the
cover down to
remove it.
3. Check the air filter
to be sure it is
clean, properly
oiled, and in good
condition.
4. If the air filter is dirty, clean it as described under Cleaning on this
page. Replace the air filter if it is damaged.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a dry or damaged
air filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine
wear. This type of damage is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR’S
LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21).
5. Align the air filter with
the air cleaner base
as shown. Reinstall
the air filter by
locating the three air
cleaner base pegs
into the three air filter
holes. Slide the air
filter over the pegs
until it is flush with the
air cleaner base.
NOTICE
An improperly installed air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear. Make sure the air filter is properly
installed and flush with the air cleaner base before installing the air
cleaner cover.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover by hooking the two lower tabs on the
bottom of the cover and snapping the upper tabs into place.
Cleaning
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the tiller in very dusty areas, clean the air
filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(page 8).
1. Remove the air filter.
2. Clean the air filter in warm
soapy water, rinse, and allow
it to dry thoroughly. Or, clean
in nonflammable solvent and
allow it to dry.
3. Dip the air filter in clean
engine oil, then squeeze out
all excess oil. The engine will
be hard to start or will smoke
when started if too much oil is
left in the air filter.
NOTICE
Operating the engine with a
dry air filter will allow dust to
enter causing engine damage.
The air filter must be oiled
after cleaning.
4. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner
base and cover using a moist
rag. Be careful to prevent dirt
from entering the carburetor.
5. Reinstall the air filter and air
filter cover.
UPPER TABS
AIR CLEANER BASE
CHOKE
LEVER
LOWER TABS
FILTER
AIR CLEANER
COVER
HOLE (3)