Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual page 42

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment)
Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester.
In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA
approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
1. Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap to
prevent accidental starting.
2. Remove the muffler heat shield, identification plate, muffler, and
gasket.
3. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
4. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust
port. Brush carbon deposits away. Be careful to avoid damaging
the spark arrester screen.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten all hardware
securely.
6. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug.
MUFFLER
HEAT
SHIELD
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MUFFLER
IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
GASKET
SPARK ARRESTER
SCREEN