Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones

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► Clean the oil outlet duct (1), oil inlet bore (2) and groove
(3) with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin
solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. Do
not use detergents.
► Clean the chain with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or
resin solvent. Do not use detergents.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the guide bar or
chain or otherwise spray them with water or other liquids.

21.3 Cleaning the Air Filter

Very fine dust can collect in the air filter and block proper air
flow. This dust cannot be removed by simply brushing the air
filter or knocking it out. The air filter must be cleaned with the
STIHL special cleaner or another cleaning agent with a
pH value higher than 12.
To clean the air filter:
► Shut off the engine, @ 15.1.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 12.1.
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► Open the shroud locks (1) by turning them 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise with the combination wrench.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a damp cloth
or soft brush.
► Rotate the air filter a 1/4 turn counter-clockwise by hand.
► Remove the air filter.
► Rinse away coarse dirt from the outside of the air filter
under running water. Never spray the air filter with a
pressure washer.
► If the air filter is damaged, replace it.
► Spray the outside and inside of the air filter with STIHL
special cleaner or a cleaning agent with a pH value higher
than 12.
► Allow STIHL special cleaner or cleaning agent to act for
10 minutes.
► Use a soft brush to clean the outside of the air filter.
► Rinse the outside and inside of the air filter under running
water. Never spray the air filter with a pressure washer.
► Allow the air filter to air dry.
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