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Air Filter System
The air filter system can be adapted to
different operating conditions by the
insertion of different air filters.
Retrofitting is simple.
HD2-Filter (black filter frame. folded
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filter fabric) Universal filter for
almost all conditions of use (from
very dusty to wintry conditions etc.)
Wire mesh filter (green filter
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housing) Use in extra-ordinary
conditions e.g. extremely wintry
conditions of use - such as powder
snow or drift snow. Rather
unsuitable in very dusty conditions.
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.
Remove air filter
Turn the knob above the rear handle
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in the direction of the arrow and
remove the carburetor box cover
Remove filter
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MS 461