Maintenance – Weekly 8.7 Weekly 8.7.1 Checking, cleaning the air filter NOTICE! Danger of engine damage! – Do not start the engine after having removed the air filter. – If necessary, the air filter may be cleaned up to six times. – Cleaning does not make sense if the air filter element is covered with a sooty deposit. – Do not use gasoline or hot fluids to clean the filter element. – After cleaning, the air filter must be inspected for damage using a torch. – Do not continue to use a damaged air filter element. If in doubt use a new air filter.
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Protective equipment: n n n n
1
2
Working clothes Safety shoes Protective gloves Safety goggles
1.
Park the machine safely Ä Chapter 6.4 ‘Parking the machine in secured condition’ on page 63.
2.
Allow the engine to cool down.
3.
Remove the cap (3).
4.
Unscrew the knurled nut (2) and pull out the air filter (1).
5.
Clean the cover.
6.
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NOTICE! Danger of engine damage! – Prevent dirt from getting into the air intake opening. – Do not clean the air filter housing with compressed air. Clean the filter housing with a clean, lint-free cloth.
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