Owner's Manual

MS 441 C-M
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N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position 0
N Use a combination wrench to open
the clamps (1) in the direction of the
arrow
N Remove the carburetor box
cover (2)
N Unscrew the twist lock (3) in the
direction of the arrow
N Remover filter
HD2 filters and wire mesh filters
– HD2 filter – black filter frame,
pleated filter fabric (left)
– Wire mesh filter – green filter
housing (right)
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
N Knock out the filter or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards
In case of stubborn dirt or stuck filter
fabric
N Wash the filter in STIHL special-
purpose cleaner (special
accessory) or a clean, non-
flammable cleaning liquid (e. g.,
warm soapy water) – rinse the filter
from inside to out under a water jet
– do not use high-pressure cleaners
N Dry all filter parts – do not expose to
extreme heat
N Do not oil the filter
Always replace a damaged filter.
N Reinstall filter
HD filter
– HD filter – black filter housing with
felt prefilter
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
N Clean felt prefilter (1)
After repeated cleaning of the felt
prefilter
N Separate the parts of the filter from
one another
N Tap HD filter (2) clean and blow
through compressed air from the
inside outwards
Remove air filter Cleaning the Air Filter
001BA213 KN
001BA214 KN
2
1
001BA215 KN