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KM 85, KM 85 R
Dirty air filters reduce engine power
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
: Move choke lever to g.
: Press in the tab (1).
: Ease the filter cover (2) over the tab
and take it away.
: Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
: Remove the foam and felt filter
elements.
: Wash the foam element in a clean,
non-flammable cleaning solution
(e.g. warm soapy water) and then
dry.
: Fit new felt element.
As a temporary measure you can
knock it out on the palm of your
hand or blow it out with compressed
air. Do not wash.
Replace damaged parts!
: Install the foam element (3) in the
filter cover (2).
: Place felt element (4) (lettering
facing inward) in filter housing (5).
: Fit filter cover so that it snaps into
position.
If the engine is low on power, check the
spark arresting screen in the muffler.
: Lift spark arresting screen and pull it
out sideways.
: Clean spark arresting screen if
necessary.
: If screen is damaged or coked up, fit
a new one.
: Refit the spark arresting screen.
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Cleaning the Air Filter
355BA014 KN
2
1
2
3
355BA031 KN
4
5
355BA032 KN
Spark Arresting Screen* in
Muffler
392BA035 KN