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Maintenance and care
Maintenan ce and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning air filter
Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush
Pa
rts 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. Brush dirt from inside cover.
3. Remove air filter and element plate, and then lightly brush
debris from them. 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 - •
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. Air filter