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English / USA
MS 260
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
:
Set the Master Control lever
(1)
to
l
:
Turn the twist lock
(2)
above the rear
handle 90° counterclockwise.
:
Lift off the carburetor box cover
(3)
vertically.
:
Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
:
Unscrew the slotted nuts
(4)
.
:
Remove the filter.
:
Separate the two halves of the filter.
:
Knock the filter out on the palm of
your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt:
:
Wash the filter components in
STIHL universal cleaner or a clean,
non-flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Do not use a brush to clean the fleece
filter.
:
Always replace a damaged filter
element.
:
Make sure that the choke shutter
(5)
with spring is properly fitted.
:
Reinstall the air filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
3
1
138BA000 KN
2
4
165BA004 KN
5
165BA005 KN
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