STIHL MS 241 C-M manual Shroud, Cleaning the Air Filter

Chain	Chain pitch	Minimum
type		groove depth
Picco	1/4" P	0.16" (4.0 mm)
Rapid	1/4"	0.16" (4.0 mm)
Picco	3/8" P	0.20" (5.0 mm)
Rapid	3/8"; 0.325"	0.24" (6.0 mm)
Rapid	0.404"	0.28" (7.0 mm)

If groove depth is less than specified:

NReplace the guide bar.

The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove – the cutters and tie straps will not ride on the bar rails.

Shroud

Removing the shroud

NMove the Master Control lever to the stop position (0).

NPush the hand guard forward – the chain is locked.

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NOpen the twist locks (1) by turning them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with the combination wrench.

NRemove the shroud (2).

Installing the shroud

NPlace the shroud in position.

NClose the twist locks by turning them a 1/4 turn clockwise.

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Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine power

NRemove the shroud – see "Shroud"

Removing the air filter

NClean away loose dirt from around the filter

NOTICE

Do not use tools to remove and install the air filter – the air filter could be damaged in the process.

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NTurn air filter 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove in the direction of the rear handle

NAlways replace a damaged filter

Cleaning the air filter

NKnock out the filter or blow it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards

If knocking-out or blowing-out does not suffice, or in the case of stubborn dirt or stuck filter fabric, the filter must be subjected to a thorough cleaning.

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