16AIR FILTERLevel 1.Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brushParts required: 90008 REPOWERTM Air and Fuel Filter Kit1. Close choke (Cold Start Position ( ). This prevents dirt fromentering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brushaccumulated dirt from the air filter area.2. Remove the air filter cover. Lightly brush debris from filter. If filteris fuel soaked, deformed, or very dirty, replace it.3. If filter can be reused, be certain it:• fits tightly in the air filter cavity.• is installed with the original side out.NOTECarburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning/replacement. See Carburetor Adjustment Section.FUEL FILTERLevel 1.Tools required: 200-250 mm ( 8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one endbent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approvedfuel container.Parts required: 90008 REPOWERTM Air and Fuel Filter KitWARNING DANGERFuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing orhandling.1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap andempty 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.