Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 720 Instruction Manual

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Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8"; 0.325" 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404" 7.0 mm
If the groove is not at least this deep:
Replace guide bar
N
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
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Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
2
Choke
1
Move the choke lever (1) to the
N
"Choke" position.
Release and remove the filter
N
cover (2) by turning it in direction of
arrow.
Clean away loose dirt from around
N
the filter and inside the filter cover.
Remove the filter.
N
Knock out the filter.
N
If filter is caked with dirt, wash the
N
parts of the filter in STIHL special
cleaner or a clean, non-flammable
solution (e.g. warm soapy water)
and then dry.
Do not clean flocked air filters with
N
compressed air, a brush or a cloth.
Always replace damaged filters.
N
Reinstall the air filter.
N
Fit the filter cover and secure it by
N
turning it in direction of arrow.
Move the choke lever away from the
N
"Choke" position.
MS 720