Honda HRR216VYA Owner's Manual page 12

Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner
that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in
a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station
for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground,
or pour it down a drain.
4. Fill with the recommended oil. Do
not overfill. Allow a couple of
minutes for the oil to settle in the
engine, and then measure the oil
level as shown.
Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz
(0.35 ~ 0.40 )
NOTICE
Using nondetergent oil can
shorten the engine's service life,
and using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
Air Cleaner Service
A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your
engine. Dirt entering the carburetor can be drawn into small passages
in the carburetor and cause premature engine wear. These small
passages can become blocked, causing starting or running problems.
You will need to clean the filter more frequently if you operate the
engine in very dusty conditions.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air cleaner or with a damaged air
cleaner 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 20).
We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it
seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can
result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel
system.
AIR CLEANER
HOUSING
AIR DUCT
1. Press down on the cover tabs and remove the cover.
2. Remove the filter from the air cleaner housing.
3. Inspect the filter, and replace it if damaged.
4. Clean the filter by tapping it several times on a hard surface to
remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not exceeding 30 psi
[207 kPa]) through the filter from the inside. Never try to brush off
dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
5. Using a moist rage, wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner
housing and cover. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air
duct that leads to the carburetor.
6. Reinstall the filter and cover.
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Spark Plug Service
Recommended spark plug: NGK - BPR5ES
NOTICE
An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage.
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and
free of deposits.
1. Disconnect the spark
plug cap and remove
any dirt from around the
spark plug area.
2. Remove the spark plug
with a 13/16 in (21 mm)
spark plug wrench.
3. Inspect the spark plug.
Replace it if the
electrodes are worn, or if
the insulator is cracked
or chipped.
4. Measure the spark plug
electrode gap with a suitable
FILTER
gauge. The gap should be
0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm).
Correct the gap, if necessary, by
carefully bending the side
COVER TABS
electrode.
5. Install the spark plug carefully,
by hand, to avoid
cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug seats, tighten with a 13/16 in (21 mm) spark
plug wrench to compress the washer.
If reinstalling the old spark plug, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the
COVER
spark plug seats.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the sealing washer.
NOTICE
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug.
SPARK PLUG
SPARK
PLUG CAP
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
0.028 ~ 0.031 in
(0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
SEALING
WASHER