1. Push the clips on the air filter cover.
2. Carefully remove the air filter cover (A) from the
engine.
3. Remove the air filter (B) and the foam filter (C). (Fig.
43)
4. Examine the air filter for damages. Replace a
damaged air filter.
5. Clean and examine the air filter. Refer to
the air filter (KLIPPO LB 442Q, KLIPPO LB 448Q,
KLIPPO LB 553SQe) on page 15 .
6. Install in the opposite sequence.
To clean the air filter (KLIPPO LB 442Q,
KLIPPO LB 448Q, KLIPPO LB 553SQe)
CAUTION:
without an air filter attached or if the air filter
is dirty.
CAUTION:
cannot be fully cleaned or if it is damaged.
A damaged air filter causes damage to the
engine.
1. Push the latch tabs (A), remove the air filter cover
(B) and remove the air filter (C). (Fig. 44)
2. Hit the air filter against a hard surface or blow
compressed air through the air filter from the clean
side of the air filter.
CAUTION:
remove dirt as this pushes the dirt into
the air filter.
3. Clean the air filter holder (D) and the air filter cover
with a moist cloth.
CAUTION:
goes into the air duct (E).
4. Install the air filter. Make sure that the air filter fully
seals against the air filter holder.
5. Install the air filter cover with the bottom tabs first.
To clean the air filter (KLIPPO LB 448)
CAUTION:
without an air filter attached or if the air filter
is dirty.
CAUTION:
cannot be fully cleaned or if it is damaged.
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To clean
Do not operate the engine
Replace the air filter if it
Do not use a brush to
Make sure that no dirt
Do not operate the engine
Replace the air filter if it
A damaged air filter causes damage to the
engine.
1. Push the latch tabs (A), remove the air filter cover
(B) and remove the air filter (C). (Fig. 45)
2. Hit the air filter against a hard surface or blow
compressed air through the air filter from the clean
side of the air filter.
CAUTION:
remove dirt as this pushes the dirt into
the air filter.
3. Clean the air filter holder (D) and the air filter cover
with a moist cloth.
CAUTION:
goes into the air duct (E).
4. Install the air filter. Make sure that the air filter fully
seals against the air filter holder.
5. Install the air filter cover with the bottom tabs first.
To do a check of the spark plug
CAUTION:
recommended spark plug type. Incorrect
spark plug type can cause damage to the
product.
•
Do a check of the spark plug if the engine is low
on power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
•
To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
•
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
on page 16 . (Fig. 46)
•
Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
To examine the fuel system
•
Examine the fuel tank cap and the seal for the fuel
tank cap to make sure that there are no damages.
•
Examine the fuel hose to make sure that there are
no leaks. If the fuel hose is damaged, let a service
agent replace it.
Do not use a brush to
Make sure that no dirt
Always use the
Technical data
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