Oil leak into air filter and carburator? Honda HRR216VKA

[bertsmobile1]

In Roberts image above you will see a bolt on the bottom of the carb, it is a 10mm head.
Undo the bolt and remove the float bowl.
Wash it out dry it and replace it being careful not to disturb the rubber sealing ring.
While it is off spray some carb cleaner up the tube the bowl nt screws into ( the main jet is in there )
push the throttle wide open and spray a good amount of carb cleaner through the air passage * it will help if you take the air cleaner plate off first.
Reassemble the carb.
Remove the spark plug and with the engine turned off pull the starter a dozen or so times to blow the carb cleaner out of the engine.
Make sure the spark plug is well out of the way and engine turned off as carb cleaner is very flammable and if the plug fire it might go woof.

Rule of thumb when doing something you have bever done before is to set your camera up and take a photo each time you remove something so you will know where everything went & how it was fitted.
Robert is right, you can fit the spacer and / or gaskets backwards and it will start but run realy bad so if you go with the new carb route still do the photo bit.

Down here a new carb will set you back near $ 100 so replacing is bever the first option, but if they are really only $15 that makes it look like a good idea.

 

[Karendw]

Karen, I would not suggest disassembly and cleaning of a Honda carburetor if you've never done one before. It has a number of small and delicate parts, that not only must be 100% spotlessly cleaned, but absolutely reassembled perfectly for it to work again.

The good news is Honda does sell an entire new carburetor for only $15.91 list. I would strongly recommend just replacing it, rather than trying to properly clean and rebuild the old one.

I'd also suggest you enlist the help of your local Honda dealer to install it. It is a bit tricky to get just right, as some gaskets, spacers, etc. can be installed backwards or upside down.

But, if you still wish to DIY, you want to get the carburetor (Honda Part Number 16100-Z8B-901, insulator gasket for the engine side part number 16212-ZL8-000, and the choke side gasket, 16228-Z0L-840. Google any part number to find a Honda Dealer selling it online, or use this link to find a Honda Dealer in your area: Find A Honda Dealer



Here's how it all goes back together:

Thanks Robert. I emailed you, but don't know if you got it or not. Anyway, ended up just cleaning float bowl and sprayed with cleaner. It started right up and mowed lawn. Hope it will be O.K!! Will keep all your info for future reference. Have a blessed day! Karen

 

[Karendw]

In Roberts image above you will see a bolt on the bottom of the carb, it is a 10mm head.
Undo the bolt and remove the float bowl.
Wash it out dry it and replace it being careful not to disturb the rubber sealing ring.
While it is off spray some carb cleaner up the tube the bowl nt screws into ( the main jet is in there )
push the throttle wide open and spray a good amount of carb cleaner through the air passage * it will help if you take the air cleaner plate off first.
Reassemble the carb.
Remove the spark plug and with the engine turned off pull the starter a dozen or so times to blow the carb cleaner out of the engine.
Make sure the spark plug is well out of the way and engine turned off as carb cleaner is very flammable and if the plug fire it might go woof.

Rule of thumb when doing something you have bever done before is to set your camera up and take a photo each time you remove something so you will know where everything went & how it was fitted.

Robert is right, you can fit the spacer and / or gaskets backwards and it will start but run realy bad so if you go with the new carb route still do the photo bit.

Down here a new carb will set you back near $ 100 so replacing is bever the first option, but if they are really only $15 that makes it look like a good idea.

Thanks for the tips! Got it running and so far so good!