Airpress 45479, Instruction Manual

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When in normal condition, you see spark.
Always use recommended type of spark plug.
The electrodes on the spark plug should be dark brown and dry. If the spark plug
is dirty, clean it and check the electrode gap. If readjustment is necessary, the
correct gap is 0,6 mm.
The spark plug condition is influenced by the following factors:
- an incorrect carburetor setting
- wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the gasoline)
- a dirty air filter
- hard running conditions (under cold weather operation)
The spark plug should be replaced after about 100 operation hour or earlier if the
electrodes ar badly eroded.
6.3 Air filter
When the air filter gets dirty and closed with dust, it will cause various troubles:
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carburetor malfunctions
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starting problems
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engine power reduction
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unnecessary wear on the engine parts
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abnormal fuel consumption
Cleaning the air filter:
The air filter must be cleaned from dust and dirt regularly and damaged filter must
be replaced with a new one.
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remove the air filter cover and the filter.
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rinse it in warm soap suds and wring tight and dry it before re-assembly.
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damaged air filter must be replaced with a new one.
6.4 Fuel filter
If fuel filter is clogged with impurities in the fuel, fuel will not flow into carburetor
and it will make engine malfunction. Regular check-up is recommended.
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Drain all fuel from fuel tank and pull out fuel filter line from tank.
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Pull filter element out of holder assembly and rinse element in warm water with
detergent.
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Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent are eliminated.
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Squeeze, but do not wring and keep dry.
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If element is too dirty, replace it.