Ammann APF 12/40, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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5.6.3 Cleaning the air filter
– Remove the wing nut (1) from the air cleaner cover (2), and re-
move the cover.
– Remove the wing nut from the air filter (3), and remove the fil-
ter.
– Remove the foamfilter (5) from the paper filter (4).
– Inspect both air filter elements, and replace themif they are
damaged. Clean the air filter elements if they are to be reused:
– Paper air filter element:
- Blow compressed air [not exceeding 207 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm ,
30 psi)] through the filter element (4) from the inside.
– Foam air filter element (5):
- Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thor-
oughly. Or clean in non-flammable solvent and allow to dry.
- Dip the filter element (5) in clean engine oil, then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
toomuch oil is left in the foam.
– Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner case and cover us-
ing a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt fromentering the air
duct that leads to the carburetor.
– Place the foam air filter element (5) over the paper element (4).
– Reinstall the assembled air filter. Be sure the gasket is in
place beneath the air filter.
– Tighten the air filter wing nut securely.
– Install the air cleaner cover (2), and tighten the wing nut se-
curely.
5. Maintenance
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Danger
Never use petrol or cleaning solutions with a low
flash point for cleaning the filter element!
Do not smoke in the working area; avoid open fire
and sparks – fire and explosion hazard!
Risk of eye injuries! – Wear safety goggles.
Attention
Change the filter element:
– if the filter element is damaged
– if moist or oily deposits are present
– if engine performance reduces
– minimum once a year
Never operate the engine without air filter.
Do not allow dust to enter into carburator.
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