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ANUAL
17
AIR
FILTER
Level 1.
Tools required:
25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush
Parts required:
90008 REPOWER
TM
AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.
1.
Close choke (Cold Start Position [
]). This prevents dirt from
entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush
accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area.
2.
Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for
damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace.
3.
If element can be cleaned and reused, be certain it:
• still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover.
• is installed with the original side out.
NOTE
Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning/
replacement. See Carburetor Adjustment Section.
FUEL
FILTER
Level 1.
Tools required:
200-250 mm (8-10 in.) length of wire with one end bent
into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel
container.
Parts required:
90008 REPOWER
TM
AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT
WARNING
DANGER
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or
handling.
1.
Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and
empty fuel tank.
2.
Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
3.
Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter.
