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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Small Engine Pre Cleaner Replacement #17218-ZE1-507
Honda Small Engine Pre Cleaner Replacement #17218-ZE1-507
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$21.00Estimated Savings
$112.5001:15
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pre filter (pre cleaner) on a Honda small engine (which is commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, and generators). The most common reasons for replacing the pre filter are when the filter is dirty, clogged, or damaged, or when the engine is hard to start.
All of the information for this pre filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this pre filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: none
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin the replacement, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and turn off the fuel valve.
2
Your first step is to remove the wingnut to release the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
3
Now slide the old pre-filter off of the air filter if it’s still intact.
4
Install the new pre-filter by sliding it over the air filter.
5
Reposition the cover and secure the wingnut.
6
You can now turn the fuel valve back on and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pre filter (pre cleaner) on a Honda small engine (which is commonly found in lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, wheeled edgers, pressure washers, and generators). The most common reasons for replacing the pre filter are when the filter is dirty, clogged, or damaged, or when the engine is hard to start.
All of the information for this pre filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this pre filter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: none
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin the replacement, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and turn off the fuel valve.
2
Your first step is to remove the wingnut to release the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
3
Now slide the old pre-filter off of the air filter if it’s still intact.
4
Install the new pre-filter by sliding it over the air filter.
5
Reposition the cover and secure the wingnut.
6
You can now turn the fuel valve back on and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Filter
$21.00
Total$0.00
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