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

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Cleaning the Air Filter

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