Honda EB5000 / EB6500 — Foam Air Filter Cleaning
Maintenance · Air cleaner element
For the Honda EB5000 / EB6500, from the Honda owner's manual.
Applies to: Honda EB6500, Honda GX390T2 engine
Before you start
- Do not twist the foam air filter when cleaning.
- Operating without air filters allows dirt into the engine causing rapid wear.
Parts for this job
- 46449 Air filter — Honda EB6500 eBay $63.74
- P822686 Air filter — Honda GX390T2 engine KuduParts $11.00 FridayParts $16.50
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Honda EB6500, Honda GX390T2 engine. 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.
- 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.
- Reinstall the air cleaner element in the air cleaner case.
Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →, Honda GX390T2 engine →
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.