20 X7702094204© 04/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE GT-230Air FilterLevel 1.1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirtfrom entering the carburetor throat when the air filter isremoved. 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. Replacefilter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubbersealing 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 FilterLevel 1.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 capand empty fuel tank.2. Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter fromthe 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 forsale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between thecarburetor and fuel tank. When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supplyhoses 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.Parts Required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.Parts Required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.