Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl BG 56 Instruction Manual

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7.3.2 BG 66 C, BG 86, SH 86
► Move the setting lever to 0 – the engine stops
– the setting lever springs back to the on posi‐
tion.
7.4 Other Hints on Starting
7.4.1 If the engine stops in position g or
during acceleration
► Move the choke lever to < and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
7.4.2 If engine does not start
► Make sure all settings are correct (choke
knob, setting lever in run position F).
► Repeat the starting procedure.
7.4.3 If fuel tank has been run completely
dry and then refueled
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► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (1) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
► Now start the engine.
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Cleaning the Air Filter

Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase
fuel consumption and make starting more diffi‐
cult.
8.1 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.
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8.2 Version with Flat Filter Material
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► Turn the filter cover lock (1) counterclockwise
to the vertical position.
► Remove the filter cover (2).
► Clean away loose dirt from around the filter.
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► Pull off the retainer (3) and take the air filter
element (4) out of the filter housing (5).
► Replace the filter element. As a 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.
8.2.1 Installing the filter element
► Fit the filter (4) in the filter housing (5) and
push the retainer (3) into position.
► Refit the filter cover (2) and turn the filter cover
lock clockwise to the horizontal position.
8.3 Version with Pleated Filter
Material
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