Operation Manual

41MS 880
English / USA
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
: Knock the filter out on the palm of
your hand or blow it out with
compressed air from the inside
outward.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
: Wash the filter in a fresh, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
: Do not impregnate the standard
filter with oil.
Always replace a damaged filter.
: Refit the filter.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
: Clean the felt prefilter (1).
After cleaning the prefilter several times:
: Separate the filter components.
: Knock the HD filter (2) out on the
palm of your hand and blow it out
with compressed air from the inside
outward.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
: Wash filter with STIHL universal
cleaner or in a fresh, non-flammable
solution (e.g. warm soapy water).
: Rinse the filter, from the inside
outward, under a low-pressure
water jet – do not use a high-
pressure washer.
: Dry all parts of the filter. Do not
expose to high temperatures.
Cleaning Standard Filter
137BA013 KN
Cleaning HD Filter
2
1
176BA005 KN
176BA006 KN