Honda HRR216VXA, Owner'S Manual

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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. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover,
using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air
duct that leads to the carburetor.
6. Reinstall the filter and cover.
Spark Plug Service
*Resistor spark plugs reduce interference with radio and
TV reception.
NOTICE
Incorrect spark plugs 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
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 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
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 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. In optional USDA
approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda
servicing dealer (see page 17).
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS REGULAR RESISTOR*
NGK BP6ES BPR6ES
DENSO W20EP-U W20EPR-U
AIR CLEANER
HOUSING
FILTER
COVER
COVER TABS
SPARK PLUG
SPARK
PLUG CAP
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
0.028 ~ 0.031 in
(0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
SEALING
WASHER