Air Filter System; Remove Air Filter; Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual

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Air Filter System

When dry, STIHL filters attain a long
service life.
Always use STIHL filters dry
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Fouled air filters will impair engine
performance, increase fuel consumption
and make the machine more difficult to
start.
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Remove Air Filter

Turn screw plug above the rear
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handle in the direction of the arrow
and remove filter cover – screw plug
is secured in the filter cover
Detach the air filter
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Do not remove and clean the auxiliary
filter.

Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
Dry wet air filter if necessary – do
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not expose to extreme heat
If the air filter is very dirty, clean the
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filter thoroughly
Thorough filter cleaning
Wash the air filter in STIHL special-
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purpose cleaner (special
accessory) or a clean, non-
flammable cleaning liquid (e. g.,
warm soapy water) – rinse the air
filter from inside to out under a water
flow – do not use high-pressure
washers
Dry the air filter – do not expose to
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extreme heat, do not dry with
compressed air
Do not oil the air filter
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Reinstall air filter
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Always replace a damaged air filter.
GS 461