Owner's Manual

BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
English
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N Pull off the retainer (3) and take the
air filter element (4) out of the filter
housing (5).
N Replace the filter element. As a
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air – do not
wash.
Replace any damaged parts.
Installing the filter element
N Fit the filter (4) in the filter
housing (5) and push the
retainer (3) into position.
N Refit the filter cover (2) and turn the
filter cover lock clockwise to the
horizontal position.
Version with Pleated Filter Material
N Unscrew the filter cover lock (1)
counterclockwise.
N Remove the filter cover (2).
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
N Take the air filter (3) out of the filter
housing (4).
Cleaning the air filter
N Carefully knock the filter out on the
palm of your hand or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric
N Wash the air filter in STIHL special
cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water). Rinse the filter
from the inside outwards under a jet
of water – do not use a pressure
washer.
N Dry the filter – do not expose to high
temperatures.
Place the filter in position.
N Install the filter element in the filter
housing.
N Fit the filter cover and tighten the
filter cover lock clockwise.
3
295BA075 KN
2
5
1
296BA026 KN
22
296BA027 KN
3
4