Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl SH 56 Instruction Manual

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Cleaning the Air Filter

Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
Different Air Filters
Different models are equipped with
different air filters. The models can be
identified by the filter housing and the air
filter itself.
Version with Flat Filter Material
1
2
Turn the filter cover lock (1)
N
counterclockwise to the vertical
position.
Remove the filter cover (2).
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
N
the filter.
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5
3
Pull off the retainer (3) and take the
N
air filter element (4) out of the filter
housing (5).
Replace the filter element. As a
N
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air – do not
wash.
Replace any damaged parts.
Installing the filter element
Fit the filter (4) in the filter
N
housing (5) and push the
retainer (3) into position.
Refit the filter cover (2) and turn the
N
filter cover lock clockwise to the
horizontal position.
BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
Version with Pleated Filter Material
2
Unscrew the filter cover lock (1)
N
counterclockwise.
Remove the filter cover (2).
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
N
the filter.
4
Take the air filter (3) out of the filter
N
housing (4).
Cleaning the air filter
Carefully knock the filter out on the
N
palm of your hand or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric
Wash the air filter in STIHL special
N
cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water). Rinse the filter
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2 2
3