Inspecting Air Filter - Echo CS-2511WES Service Manual

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4-1 Inspecting air filter
FUEL SYSTEM
A
1. Close choke shutter. Remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove air filter (A), twisting as shown in the
picture.
3. Inspect the air filter. If blocked with dirt or dust,
remove the obstruction using brush.
4. If heavily blocked with dirt or dust, clean the air
filter with compressed air or wash away with non-
inflammable solvent/detergent.
8. If a large amount of oil sticks on air filter, wash
away oil with non-inflammable solvent/detergent.
NOTE: Finding oil on air filter mesh
9. If dirt/dust or oil is not cleaned away, or if dam-
aged, replace with new one.
10. When washing air filter, dry it completely before
reinstallation.
11. Reinstall air filter and reassemble air cleaner
cover.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when working with
compressed air. Eye damage can occur from
flying particles.
Oil on air filter mesh may close texture hole. By
that air coming into engine can be blocked.
To find such oil take the following.
a) Disassemble air filter assembly.
b) Touch air filter mesh by finger tip from oppo-
site side.
c) If your fingerprint is clearly shown as picture, it
is a clue that much oil is on the mesh.
CS-2511WES
251Ws
DANGER