The Honda 17220-ZA0-020 Air Cleaner Housing is a genuine OEM component designed for the EX5500 generator. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct fit without modification. This Air Cleaner Housing is the right choice when the original unit is cracked, broken, or no longer sealing the air cleaner assembly properly, and verifying your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering is always recommended.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — sourced directly from Honda, this housing meets the same dimensional and structural standards as the part it replaces, so the air cleaner assembly seats and seals correctly.
- Correct Filtration Enclosure — a properly intact housing keeps unfiltered air out of the intake path, protecting the engine from abrasive dust and debris that accelerate cylinder and valve wear.
- Direct OEM Application — designed specifically for the EX5500 generator; confirm your unit's serial number against the compatibility table to ensure this is the right part for your machine.
The air cleaner housing is the structural enclosure that holds the air filter element in place and channels incoming air through the filter before it reaches the carburetor. It forms a sealed boundary between the outside environment and the engine's intake, ensuring that only clean, filtered air enters combustion. When the housing is cracked, warped, or broken, air can bypass the filter entirely — allowing dust and debris into the engine and causing accelerated internal wear that shortens service life.
Part Details
| Part Number | 17220-ZA0-020 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Air Cleaner Housing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EX5500 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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