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Maintenance and care
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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 carburettor throat when the air filter is removed.
Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
2. Remove air filter cover by loosening thumb screw. Brush dirt
from inside cover.
3. Remove and inspect pre-filter. If pre-filter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new one.
4. Clean pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstall-
ing. Do not oil.
5. 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.
6. If filter can be reused, be certain it:
Fits tightly in the air filter cavity.
Is installed with the original side out.
7. Install air filter,element plate,pre-filter and air filter cover in
the reverse order of removal.
Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly
Air filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 21 •
Fuel filter Inspect/Replace 22 •
Spark plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace 25 •
Carburettor Inspect 22 •
Cooling system Inspect/Clean 23 •
Exhaust system Inspect/Tighten/Clean 24 •
Starter Inspect - •
Fuel system Inspect - •
Screws, bolts and nuts Inspect/Tighten/Replace - •
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 cover
3. Element plate
2. Pre-filter
4. Air filter
IMPORTANT
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only.