Honda — Air Cleaner Element Cleaning
Maintenance
From a Honda owner's manual covering: EB4000, EB5000, EB6500. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Honda EB4000, Honda EB6500, Honda iGX270 engine, Honda iGX390 engine
Before you start
- Do not twist the foam filter when squeezing.
- Prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.
Parts for this job
- 46449 Air filter eBay $63.74
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Honda EB6500. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Clean the foam air filter in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly, or clean in non-flammable solvent and dry.
- Dip the foam air filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil.
- Wipe dirt from the air cleaner housing and cover using a moist rag.
Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →
Source: Honda owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.