Cleaning the air filter

CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, alwaysweareye protection when cleaning the filter with compressed air1

Do not use fuel to clean the air filter.

Unhook the filter hood clips (1) with the combination tool and remove the filter hood (2).

Pull out the choke (3) to prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.

Unhook the air filter retainer (4) by pressing in the direction shown by the arrow.

Pull the air filter (5) up and out.

IMPORTANT: Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.

Choosing the right filter: The fleece filter is for use in dry or dusty conditions, The nylon filter is for use in damp conditions.

Pry apart the top and bottom of the air filter as shown in Figure.

Cleaning the fleece filter: Carefully tap out dust or carefully blow out dustfrom the insidewith compressedair. Do not brush the fleece, as this will force dirt particles into the fabric. If the filter is very dirty, it can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashingdetergent. Note that the fleece filter does not needto be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of power. If cleaning the filter does not bring an improvement in performance, it is time to replace it.

Cleaning the nylonfilter: Usea soft brushor blowout dirt from the insidewith compressedair. If the filter is very dirty, it can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing deter- gent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when working in very dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possible only with a clean air filter!

Let the air filter dry completely.

Put the top and bottom sections back together.

Before assemblingtheairfilter, checkthechokeflapforany dirt particles. If there are any, remove them with a brush.

CAUTION: If the air filter becomes damaged, replace im- mediately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can de- stroy the enginel

Put in the air filter (5)and press down the air filter retainer (4) evenly with thumb and forefinger until it clicks.

Push in the choke (3) and push the throttle all the way in to deactivate the half-throttle lock.

Put on the filter hood (2) and hook in the clips (I).

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DCS 7301, DCS 7900, DCS 6400, DCS 7300, DCS 7901 specifications

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