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Maintenance and care
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer.
Cleaning air filter
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Air
filter
Close the choke and loosen screw.
Remove air cleaner cover and air filter.
Then check and / or clean air filter by washing in a suitable solvent when heavily soiled.
Dry filter before reinstalling.
Check fuel system
Check before every use.
After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from around fuel pipe, fuel grommet
or fuel tank cap.
In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire.
Stop using he machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace.
Replacing fuel filter
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel
filter
3. Fuel
line
Pick up the fuel filter through fuel tank opening with a piece of steel wire or the like.
Remove old filter from fuel line.
Install new fuel filter.
Check spark plug
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Spark plug gap: 0.6 to 0.7 mm
Check plug gap.
Correct gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Inspect electrode for wear.
Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 - 17 N•m (150 to 170 kgf•cm).
NOTE
Clean air filter after each use.
If filter is excessive dirty or no longer fits properly, replace it.
NOTE
A clogged fuel filter will cause hard starting or poor engine performance.
Keep fuel tank clean - do not allow dirt or debris to enter fuel tank.
Make sure fuel filter goes to bottom of the tank when installing.
NOTE
Do not overtighten spark plug.