Carburetor; Removing And Installing - Stihl MS 290 Manual

– Turn the screwdriver
counterclockwise to pry the two
halves of the air filter apart.
– Repeat the procedure on the
other side.
: Insert blade of screwdriver in the
slot (arrow) and turn it to separate
the two halves of the air filter.
Knock out the filter or blow the two
halves clear with compressed air
from the inside outwards.
– Wash filter parts in a little
standard solvent-based
degreasant containing no
chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons.
Do not clean fleece filters with a
brush.
Replace damaged air filter
elements.
Install in the reverse sequence.
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
1
: Detents (1) must engage audibly
in the bushings (2).
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
Make sure compensator connection
is properly seated.
11.2

Carburetor

11.2.1 Removing and Installing

2 1
– Remove the air filter, b 11.1
: Remove the baffle (1) (if fitted).
– Open the throttle wide.
: Disconnect the throttle rod from
the throttle trigger.
1
: Disconnect the throttle rod (1)
from the throttle shaft (2).
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