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Operating Instructions
Cleaning the Air Filter
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During break-in period
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
A factory-new machine should not be
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for
the first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessary high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
engine are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
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Reach into the recess (4) in the filter
housing and take out the felt
filter (5).
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Fit a new felt filter element (5). As a
temporary measure youcan knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air. Do not
wash.
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Move the choke lever (1) to<.
During Operation
Turn the screw (2) in the filter
cover (3) counterclockwise until the
cover is loose.
Replace damaged parts.
After a long period of full throttle
operation, allow the engine to run for a
short while at idle speed so that engine
heat can be dissipated by the flow of
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition,
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Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter
housing, make sure it is properly
seated – the arrow points to the
recess.
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Ease the filter cover (3) over the
choke lever and lift it away.
Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
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Move the choke lever (1) to<.
carburetor) from thermal overload.
Fit the filter cover in position,
making sure the screw is square.
Tighten down the screw.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank
and keep the machine in a dry place,
well away from sources of ignition, until
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service perionds – see "Storing the
Machine".
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FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
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