Cleaning Throttle Housing

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WARNING: Toxic substances

Danger of poisoning or suffocation
Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
1. → Ventilate the work area well.
2. → Never ingest or inhale.
3. → Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
4. → Wear personal protective gear.
5. → Do not smoke, eat or drink in he work area.

NOTIFICATION

Inflammable materials in intake-air distributor

Risk of engine damage
1. → Do not insert inflammable materials into the intake-air distributor.
2. → Remove residues and deposits completely.

Information

Soak cloth with solvent naphtha or fuel if necessary.

Check that the throttle valve housing is not contaminated by combustion residues or oil.
If the throttle valve is contaminated:
Remove combustion residues and oil using a clean, lint-free cloth and carefully open the throttle valve -arrow- with your finger.

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Throttle housing