Check Of The Air Filter - Rotax 912 Series Maintenance Manual

2.4)

Check of the air filter

See fig. 1 and 2.
Inspect dry type air filter according to maintenance schedule. Clean dirty filter.
WARNING: When used in heavy dust condition, clean air filter at 25 h
CAUTION: A dirty filter will not only reduce the engine performance but
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Lightly tap and brush off
surface dirt.
Cleaning of dry air filter
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, steam, caustic liquids, detergents or high
After soaking period, rinse with cold water from inside to outside, shake off and
let it dry naturally.
WARNING: Do not dry over naked flame or with hot air gun.
Effectivity: 912 Series
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intervals accordingly. If filter mat is damaged, replace air filter.
might also promote premature wear of the engine.
Spray K&N filter cleaner onto
entire element and let soak for
approx. 10 min.
pressure cleaning during this step.
Rinse filter with low pressure
water from inside to outside
and let element dry naturally.
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