Air Cleaner Service - Honda HRU216M1 Owner's Manual & Service Record Booklet

8. MAINTENANCE - continued

Air Cleaner Service

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air
cleaner more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter or damaged filters, will allow dirt to
enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not
covered by Warranty.
1. Unscrew and remove the two air cleaner nuts, then remove the air cleaner
cover.
2. Remove the filter elements from the air cleaner housing and remove the
foam filter element from the paper filter element.
3. Inspect the filter elements for holes or tears; and replace them if damaged.
4. Clean the filter elements.
Paper filter element: Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to
remove dirt, or blow compressed air (not exceeding 207kPa) through the
filter from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt
into the fibres.
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