HONDA HRS216SDA - Manual (Page 37)

Air Cleaner Service
A dirty air filter restricts 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.
NOTICE
Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged filter,
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This
type of damage is not covered by the
Distributor’s Limited
Warranty.
1. Press down on the cover tabs, then remove the cover. Remove the
filter and inspect it; if damaged, replace the filter.
2. Clean the filter by tapping the filter several times on a hard surface
to remove dirt, or blowing 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.
3. 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. Reinstall the filter and cover.
Flywheel Brake Lever Operation Inspection.
Start the engine outdoors and move the throttle to FAST. Release
the flywheel brake lever; the engine should stop quickly. If it does
not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for
repair.
MAINTENANCE
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FILTER
COVER
AIR CLEANER HOUSING