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MAINTENANCE EVERY DAY
3.6 Cleaning machine/engine
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Do not hold the water jet directly into the
air filter/carburetor, the starter/air intake
and the oil warning light/start switch.
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Run the engine after each cleaning to
evaporate all water and to avoid corrosion.
3.7 Cleaning the air filter
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The condition of the air filter depends on the
dust in the combustion air. It must be cleaned
several times per day, if necessary.
Fig. 22
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Remove the cover 1 (Fig. 22) and pull the
foam insert (2) from the paper insert (3).
!Caution
Make sure, that no dust falls into the
carburetor.
Visual inspection/cleaning
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Check both inserts thoroughly for holes and
Cleaning the filter
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Clean the paper insert by tapping it lightly
or blowing it carefully out from inside to
outside with dry, clean compressed air.
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Wash the foam insert in warm soapy water,
rinse it and let it dry thoroughly.
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Soak the foam insert in clean engine oil,
press excess oil out.
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Check the seal ring, use a new one if
necessary.
3.8 Checking the engine oil level
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Park the machine on level ground, so that the
engine is in a horizontal position.
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Stop the engine.
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Unscrew the oil filler plug.
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The oil level must reach to the edge of the
filler bore, top up oil if necessary.
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or quality of oil refer to the table of fuels
and lubricants.
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Check the seal ring on the filler plug, use a
new one if necessary.
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Screw the filler plug back in.
3.9 Checking the fuel level
! Danger
When working on the fuel system do not
spill any fuel, no open fire, do not smoke.
Fire hazard.
Do not refuel in closed rooms.
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Close the fuel valve.
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Clean the area around the filler cap,
remove the filler cap.
