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Cleaning the Air Filter
Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
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Move the Master Control lever (1) to
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F.
Open the twist lock (2) in the
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direction of the arrow.
Remove the filter cover (3).
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Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
Remove the filter.
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Knock out the filter or blow it clear
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with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
Always replace damaged filters.
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If filter is caked with dirt:
Wash the filter with STIHL universal
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cleaner or in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
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NOTICE
Do not use a brush to clean the fleece
filter.
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Place the filter (4) in position.
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Fit the filter cover.
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Engine Management
Exhaust emissions are controlled by the
design of the fundamental engine
parameters and components (e.g.
carburation, ignition, timing and valve or
port timing) without the addition of any
major hardware.
MS 193 C