Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
Removing the shroud
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
N Push the hand guard forward – the
chain is locked.
2
1
N Open the twist locks (1) by turning
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
N Remove the shroud (2).
Removing the air filter
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
To avoid damaging the filter, do
not use tools for removing and
installing the air filter.
MS 362 C-Q
N Pull the retainer (1) upwards to the
rear, tilt air filter in direction of rear
handle and lift it away.
N
Always replace damaged filters.
Versions with fleece filter and felt
1
prefilter
1
1
N Separate the felt prefilter (1) from
the fleece filter (2) and clean – see
below.
Cleaning the air filter
N Knock the filter out on the palm of
your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
If filter is caked with dirt:
N Wash the filter in STIHL special
cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water) and then dry.
Do not use a brush to clean the
fleece filter.
The felt element protects the fleece filter
1
and prolongs its useful life. It should
therefore be replaced at more frequent
intervals than the fleece filter.
Installing the air filter
N
2
N
N
N
Push the felt prefilter over the fleece
filter and press it home at all four
corners – only versions with fleece
filter and felt prefilter.
2
1
Engage the tabs (1) in the
recesses (2).
Swing the air filter in the direction of
the filter housing and lock with
retainer.
Fit the shroud.
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