Honda Power Equipment HRC216

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK

AIR CLEANER

Check that the air filter is clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict

air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance A damaged air filter

will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

1. Remove the cover screws, then remove the air cleaner cover.

2. Inspect the paper and foam elements of the air filter. Replace the filter if

either of the filter elements are damaged. Clean or replace the filter if the

filter elements are dirty. See page 40 for cleaning instructions.

3. Reinstall the air filter and air cleaner cover. Tighten the cover screws securely.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1 Operating the engine with no air filter, or a damaged

air filter, will cause rapid engine wear.

Contents

Main Page Page CONTENTS 2 CONTENTS 3 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. DO NOTSTART UNLESS REAR DOOR IS CLOSEDOR BAG ISIN PLACE. Page I Page 2. COMPONENT IBENTIFICATUON 8 I 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Page 11 I (HRC216HXA) Page Page Page 4. ATTACHMENTS 16 Page Page w Page Page 5. PRE-OPERATIOM CHECK I 22 Page Page \ Page Page Page Page M Page Page 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 33 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATlONS 34 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 35 8. TRANSPORTING 36 Page Page Page Page Page m Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page w m - 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE 57 11. TROUBLESHOOTING GRASS CUTTING GRASS BAGGING VIBRATION 12. SPECIFICATIONS 59 r 14. WARRANTY SERVICE 61 Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: