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Always remove contaminated elements carefully, to
ensure that dirt does not enter the carburetor.
AIR CLEANER TYPE 102S
INSTALLATION OF AIR CLEANER
Carefully clean the carburetor,
removing any old adhesive or
sealant that may have been
previously used on the outside
of the air intake.
Press the air cleaner body firmly
over the carburetor air intake. Make sure that the
outer rim of the air intake engages the internal
annular groove in the air cleaner: failure to do so
may result in the air cleaner falling off.
It has a single filter element and is intended primarily
for circuit racing, where conditions are less damaging
than the very dusty, loose surfaces of off-road operation
for which the double-element Type 101 and 102 Air
Cleaners are recommended.
The lower height of the Super Air-Cleaner 102S also
facilitates easier installation in cars where available
space may be restricted.
Position the air cleaner correctly, so that it does not interfere
with the cylinder-head or obstruct the needle-valve.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS
Lower Filter
Element
Upper Filter
Element
Insert beneath flanges.
Replacement elements
are already impregnated
with filter oil. As this oil is
very sticky, take cere,
when handling elements
to prevent dust or dirt
from adhering to them. If
your fingers become
contaminated, wash them with soap and water.
During storage, the oil may have become unevenly
dispersed through the elements. This will be indicated
if the blue color of the element material appears patchy.
In this case, place the elements in a small plastic bag
and gently rub them between finger and thumb to
redistribute the oil.
REPLACEMENT OF ELEMENTS
It is advisable to replace the upper filter element with
a new one after no more than one hour of running
time. It is not necessary to discard the lower element
as frequently, but be sure to change it when it
becomes soiled.
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Position the air cleaner correctly, so that it does not interfere
with the cylinder-head or obstruct the needle-valve.
INSTALLING THE FILTER ELEMENT
The element is already impregnated with a special
filter oil. As this oil is very sticky, take care, when
handling it, to prevent dust or dirt from adhering to the
element. If your fingers become contaminated, wash
them with soap and water.
During storage, the oil may
have become unevenly
dispersed through the element.
This will be indicated if the blue
colour of the element material
appears patchy. In this case,
place the element in a small
plastic bag and gently rub it
between finger and thumb to
redistribute the oil.
It is advisable to replace the filter element with a new
one after no more than one hour of running time.
Always remove contaminated elements carefully, to
ensure that dirt does not enter the carburetor.
REPLACEMENT OF ELEMENT
Insert beneath flange
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NOTES CONCERNING THE RECOIL STARTER
( 15CV-RX ONLY)
REMINDER!
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Do not attempt to disassemble the recoil starter.
If you do so, the very strong spring inside will be
suddenly ejected. This can be very dangerous.
Do not extend the starter cord more than
45cm(18"). Do not abruptly release the operating
handle. Allow the cord to rewind smoothly while
still holding the handle.
Pull the operating handle straight out when
starting the engine, so that the cord does not
rub against the vehicle body or engine.
This will help prevent the cord from being
damaged by abrasion or engine heat.
Try to avoid spilling fuel over the starter unit and
its cord. Some fuels have a detrimental effect on
these parts.
The starter prevents the engine from being ro-
tated in the wrong direction.The unit will be
damaged if you attempt to force the flywheel in
the opposite direction (i.e. clockwise when
viewed from the crankshaft end).