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Luefterrad

English translation: fan wheel

14:25 Sep 10, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Luefterrad
document on lawnmower engines:
[in components list "Motorbremse, Luefterrad, Luefterradabdeckung, Vergaser, ..."
exapno
English translation:fan wheel
Explanation:
literally, 'ventilator wheel', but 'fan wheel' is more commonly used.

from the ref:

Special shredder blade on fan wheel reduces yard waste ... and an adjustable depth wheel.
Primer bulb and starting ... t be reached by a lawnmower. Most important, they ...
Selected response from:

Ken Cox
Local time: 12:58
Grading comment
You've really been helping here, Kenneth. I loved your comment about 'Einbaukunde' - I felt exactly the same way! German does this to me all the time - I know what it means but can't think how to express it in English. Thanks very much.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1fan wheel
Ken Cox
4ventilator wheel
Mats Wiman
4impeller
Ulla Haufe
nafan wheel
Trudy Peters


  

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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
fan wheel


Explanation:
literally, 'ventilator wheel', but 'fan wheel' is more commonly used.

from the ref:

Special shredder blade on fan wheel reduces yard waste ... and an adjustable depth wheel.
Primer bulb and starting ... t be reached by a lawnmower. Most important, they ...


    Reference: http://westchesterlawnandgarden.com/stihl.html
Ken Cox
Local time: 12:58
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 5905
Grading comment
You've really been helping here, Kenneth. I loved your comment about 'Einbaukunde' - I felt exactly the same way! German does this to me all the time - I know what it means but can't think how to express it in English. Thanks very much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  hschl
33 mins
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
ventilator wheel


Explanation:
engine brake, ventilator wheel, ventilator wheel cover, carburettor


    Ernst "W�rterbuch der Industriellen Technik"+MW
Mats Wiman
Sweden
Local time: 12:58
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in pair: 1498
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24 mins
fan wheel


Explanation:
I think simply "fan" would do


    Oppermann
Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 06:58
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 3087
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
impeller


Explanation:
or fan impeller


    Reference: http://www.whatsthebest-lawnmower.com/reviews/rev117.shtml
Ulla Haufe
Local time: 12:58
PRO pts in pair: 156
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