MS 441 C-M
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N
Wire mesh air filter (green filter
housing) for extreme winter
conditions (e. g., powdered or flying
snow or frost formation)
When dry, STIHL filters attain a long
service life.
N
Always use STIHL filters dry
Fouled air filters will impair engine
performance, increase fuel consumption
and make the machine more difficult to
start.
N
Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position
0
N
Use a combination wrench to open
the clamps (1) in the direction of the
arrow
N
Remove the carburetor box
cover (2)
N
Unscrew the twist lock (3) in the
direction of the arrow
N
Remover filter
HD2 filters and wire mesh filters
–
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:
N
Knock out the filter or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards
In case of stubborn dirt or stuck filter
fabric
N
Wash 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 high-pressure cleaners
N
Dry all filter parts – do not expose to
extreme heat
N
Do not oil the filter
Always replace a damaged filter.
N
Reinstall filter
001BA212 KN
Remove air filter
Cleaning the Air Filter
001BA213 KN
