Check The Air Cleaner - Honda EM5500CX Owner's Manual

3.

Check the air cleaner.

Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good
condition.
Unsnap the two air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover,
and remove the air cleaner element.
Clean or replace the element if necessary (see page 41 ).
Never run the engine without the air cleaner element. Rapid engine
wear will result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being
drawn through the carburetor, into the engine.
CLIP
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER COVER
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