Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 18)

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aIr fIlTer
Level 1.
Parts required: 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 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.
fuel fIlTer
Level 1.
Parts required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT
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.
NOTE
Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United
States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servic-
ing model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original
equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part.