Air Filter System; Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual

Chain Pitch
type
Picco 3/8" P
Rapid 1/4"
Rapid 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24"
Rapid 0.404"
If groove depth is less than specified:
: Replace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C

Air Filter System

The air filter system can be adapted to
Minimum
suit different operating conditions by
groove
simply installing a choice of filters.
depth
0.20"
(5.0 mm)
0.16"
(4.0 mm)
(6.0 mm)
0.28"
(7.0 mm)
Fabric filter*
For normal operating conditions and
winter operation.
Fleece filter* (non-woven)
For dry and very dusty work areas.
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
English / USA

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
: Press down the throttle trigger
interlock and move the Master
Control lever to l (cold start).
: Turn the twist lock 90° to the left.
: Lift off off the carburetor box cover
vertically.
: Always replace damaged filter
elements.
: Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
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