Honda Power Equipment HRA-21

AIR CLEANER SERVICE I I

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carbu-

retor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the

air cleaner frequently.

l.Remove the wing nuts and the air cleaner cover.

Remove the elements and separate them. Carefully

PAPER ELEMENT WING NUTS

check both elements for holes or tears and replace

if damaged.

2.Foam element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse

and allow to dry thoroughly. Or clean in high

flash-point solvent and allow to dry. Dip the ele-

ment in clean engine oil and squeeze out all the

excess. The engine will smoke during initial start-

up if too much oil is left in the foam.

3. Paper element: Tap the element lightly several

times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt, or

blow compressed air through the filter from the

inside out. Never try to brush the dirt off; brushing

will force dirt into the fibers, Clean in warm, soapy

water and rinse. Dry using compressed air blown

from the inside out, or shake the element and allow

it to air dry thoroughly. (Or clean in high flash-

point solvent, remove immediately, and allow to

dry.) Oil the outside of the paper with a light aero-

sol oil such as WD-40. The engine will smoke dur-

ing initial start-up if too much oil is used.

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FOAM ELEMENT