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Remove air filter
NMove the Master Control lever to the stop position 0
NUse a combination wrench to open the clamps (1) in the direction of the arrow
NRemove the carburetor box cover (2)
NUnscrew the twist lock (3) in the direction of the arrow
NRemover filter
Cleaning the Air Filter
HD2 filters and wire mesh filters
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–HD2 filter – black filter frame, pleated filter fabric (left)
–Wire mesh filter – green filter housing (right)
If there is a noticeable loss of engine power:
NKnock out the filter or blow it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards
In case of stubborn dirt or stuck filter fabric
NWash the filter in STIHL special- purpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non- flammable cleaning liquid (e. g., warm soapy water) – rinse the filter from inside to out under a water jet
– do not use
NDry all filter parts – do not expose to extreme heat
NDo not oil the filter
Always replace a damaged filter.
NReinstall filter
HD filter
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–HD filter – black filter housing with felt prefilter
If there is a noticeable loss of engine power:
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NClean felt prefilter (1)
After repeated cleaning of the felt prefilter
NSeparate the parts of the filter from one another
NTap HD filter (2) clean and blow through compressed air from the inside outwards
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