Water Pump 17
Operator's Manual
air filter
Level 1.
Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.
1.Close choke (Cold Start Position [
]). This prevents dirt 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.Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing 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.
NOTE
Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning/re-
placement. See Carburetor Adjustment Section.
fuel filter
Level 1.
Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.
DANGER
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling.
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