MS 441
English
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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
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
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
N
Reinstall filter
General Information
The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
With this carburetor it is only possible to
correct the adjusting screws within fine
limits.
Standard Setting
N
Shut off the engine.
N
Check the air filter and clean or
replace if necessary.
N
Check the spark arresting screen
(not in all models, country-specific)
in the muffler and clean or replace if
necessary.
N
Turn high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
N
Turn the low speed screw (L)
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back 1/4 turn.
Remove Air Filter
Cleaning the Air Filter
Adjusting the Carburetor