Owner's Manual

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english
MS 360
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
: Set the Master Control lever (1)
to l
: Turn the twist lock (2) above the rear
handle 90° counterclockwise.
: Lift off the carburetor box cover (3)
vertically.
: Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
: Unscrew the slotted nuts (4).
: Remove the filter.
: Separate the two halves of the filter.
: Remove the foam filter element (5)
from the front half (6) and clean or
replace as necessary.
: Knock the two halves of filter out on
the palm of your hand or blow them
clear with compressed air from the
inside outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt:
: Wash the filter components in
STIHL universal cleaner or a clean,
non-flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Do not use a brush to clean the fleece
filter.
: Always replace a damaged filter
element.
: Reinstall the air filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
3
1
138BA000 KN
2
138BA002K
4
6
5
138BA003K