X7502310910 27© 3/2015 ECHO Inc.SRM-280U MAINTENANCEFuel 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. Pull the fuel 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 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.Spark PlugLevel 2.Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada)otherwise severe engine damage may occur.1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and roundedcenter electrode.2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damageengine.3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf).Parts Required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit0.65 mm (0.026 in.)