Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
Remove the carburetor box cover.
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2
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N Move the Master Control lever (1) to
the stop position 0
N Turn the twist lock (2) above the
rear handle 90° counterclockwise.
N Lift off the carburetor box cover (3)
vertically.
Removing the air filter
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
MS 240
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N Take out the screw (4).
N Remove the filter and separate the
two halves.
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.
N Always replace damaged filters.
Installing the air filter
5
N Make sure that the choke shutter (5)
with spring is properly fitted.
N Reinstall the air filter.
N Fit the carburetor box cover.
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