Stihl EVC 200 C Instruction Manual page 12

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► Press tabs (1).
► Remove cover (2).
► Remove paper filter (3).
► Check paper filter (3). Replace the paper filter
if it exhibits damage or heavy soiling.
► Insert paper filter (3).
► Fit cover (2) and press until tabs (1) latch into
place.
7.4 Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean the air filter at the specified maintenance
intervals, 7.1. Clean the filter more frequently
if using the STIHL machine in dusty conditions.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
► Clean the cover and housing of the air filter
with a cloth.
► Remove the paper filter,
Tap paper filter (1).
NOTICE
■ Using compressed air for cleaning can dam‐
age the paper filter.
► Do not use compressed air to clean the
paper filter.
NOTICE
■ Dust and dirt behind the paper filter may
result in damage to the engine.
► Clean the paper filter so no dust and dirt
are left behind it.
► Assemble the air filter,
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7.4.
7.3.
7.5 Checking the Spark Plug
► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach spark plug socket (1).
► If the area around spark plug (2) is dirty: clean
the area around spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► Unscrew spark plug (2).
► Clean spark plug (2) with a cloth.
► Measure electrode gap (A) using a feeler
gauge. Adjust if necessary: A = 0.8 mm.
► Replace the spark plug,
– If spark plug (2) is corroded.
– If insulator (3) exhibits cracks or damage.
► Screw in spark plug (2) firmly by hand.
► Tighten spark plug (2) using a spark plug
wrench.
– Used spark plug: 1/8 to 1/4 turn
– New spark plug: 1/2 turn
► Press on spark plug socket (1) firmly.
7.6 Changing the Engine Oil
Warm engine oil drains quickly and completely.
► Allow the engine to warm up.
► Run the tank empty.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
CAUTION
■ Danger of burns
► Do not touch hot engine parts.
► Unscrew oil dipstick (1),
7 Maintenance
9.2:
7.2.
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