Honda HRB2153PDA Owner's Manual page 49

MAINTENANCE
Air Cleaner Service
Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the
air filters more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
pE?iEq
Operating the engine without air filters, or with damaged filters, will
allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of
damage is not covered by the Distributor's Limited Warranty.
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
PAPER
1. Unscrew and remove the air cleaner housing cover screw, then
remove the air cleaner housing cover.
2. Remove the paper filter from the air cleaner housing. Remove the
foam filter from the cover.
3. Inspect the filters, and replace them if they are damaged.
4. Clean the filters.
Paper filter: Tap the filter 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.
Foam filter: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry
thoroughly. Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry.
47