Air Cleaner Service - Honda HRC216 Owner's Manual

9. MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter
more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1 Operating the engine with no air filter, or a damaged
air filter, will cause rapid engine wear.
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Remove the two cover screws, then remove the air cleaner cover. Remove
the air filter, and separate the filter elements. Carefully check both elements
for holes or tears, and replace the filter if damaged.
Foam element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly.
Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry. Dip the element in clean
engine oil and squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke during initial
running if too much oil is left in the foam.
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Using gasoline or flammable sohrent to dean the filter element
can lead to a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable sohrent.
Paper element: Tap the element several times on a hard surface to remove
excess dirt, or blow compressed air (not exceeding 30 psi) through the filter
from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the
fibers.
Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover, using a moist
rag. Be careful to avoid dropping dirt into the air cleaner duct that leads to
the carburetor.
Reinstall the air filter and cover.