28 – English
Replacing the air filter
If the engine seems to lack power or does not run
smoothly this may be because air filter is clogged. If
run with a soiled air filter, carbon can build-up on
the spark plugs and lead to malfunctioning.
It is therefore important to replace the air filter at
regular intervals (see ”Maintenance \ Maintenance
Schedule” for correct service interval).
Clean/ replace the air filter as follows:
1. Raise the engine hood.
2. Prise out the two clips and lift the cover off the
air filter housing.
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3. Pull off the foam plastic pre-filter from the paper
filter and wash clean in mild detergent.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
WARNING!
Let the exhaust system cool down
before servicing it, otherwise you
could burn yourself.
5. Refit the air filter as follows:
Fit the air filter in the air filter housing and
tighten the wing nut.
6. Press the pre-filter over the rectangular section
of the paper filter.
7. Refit the cover over the air filter housing. Bring
the cover up from underneath, making sure that
the pre-filter does not slip out of place. Secure
with the two clips.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the
paper filter.
Do not wash the paper filter.
Do not oil the paper filter.
4. Remove the wing nut from the air filter and lift
off the paper filter. Tap the paper filter against a
hard surface to shake off the dust.
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