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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning air filter
Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush
Parts required: Air filter
1.
Move choke lever to
position. This prevents dirt from en-
tering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.
Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
2.
Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover.
3.
Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace
filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber
sealing edges are deformed.
4. If filter can be reused, be certain it:
Fits tightly in the air filter cavity.
Is installed with the original side out.
5. Install air filter cover.
Area
Maintenance
Page
Before use
Monthly
Air filter
Inspect/Clean/Replace
20
•
Fuel filter
Inspect/Replace
21
•
Spark plug
Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace
23
•
Carburettor
Inspect
21
•
Cooling system
Inspect/Clean
22
•
Exhaust system
Inspect/Tighten/Clean
22
•
Starter
Inspect
-
•
Fuel system
Inspect
-
•
Screws, bolts and nuts
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
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•
IMPORTANT
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO DEALER.
1. Air filter
2. Air filter cover