Air Filter; Fuel Filter - Echo HC-245 Operator's Manual

HC-245

Air Filter

Level 1.
Parts Required: AIR FILTER .
1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [
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. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the
rubber sealing edges are deformed.
• Lightly brush debris from filter.
• Soak heavily soiled filters in water/detergent solution to loosen dirt, then brush lightly.
• Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse.
4. Install air filter in air filter case.
5. Install air filter cover.

Fuel Filter

Level 1.
Parts Required: FUEL FILTER
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing,
storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result.
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 servicing 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
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