Servicing your lawn mower 38 – HONDA HRC216HXA User Manual
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SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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Foam element: Clean it in warm soapy water and rinse or clean it in
nonflammable solvent; allow it to dry thoroughly. Apply foam filter
oil to the clean foam element and squeeze out all the excess oil.
NOTICE
Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may
transfer to the paper element, soaking and clogging it.
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. Tighten the cover screws securely.
Spark Plug Service
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.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS
REGULAR
RESISTOR*
NGK
BP5ES
BPR5ES
DENSO
W16EP-U
W16EPR-U
CHAMPION
N12Y
RN12Y
*Resistor spark plugs reduce interference with radio and TV reception.
SPARK
PLUG
SPARK
PLUG
CAP