Stihl 26 - Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler; Air Filter System

If engine is down on power, check the
spark arresting screen in the muffler:
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Take out the screw .
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Remove the spark arresting
screen .
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Clean spark arresting screen if
necessary.
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If screen is damaged or coked up,
fit a new one.
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Refit the spark arresting screen in
the reverse sequence.
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The air filter system can be adapted to
suit different operating conditions by
simply installing a choice of filters.
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for normal operating conditions and
winter operation
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for dry and very dusty work areas
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Turn knob or lever  above rear
handle 90° counterclockwise.
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Lift off the carburetor box cover 
vertically.
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Clean away loose dirt from around
filter.
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Unscrew the slotted nuts.
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Remove filter.
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Separate the two halves of the filter.
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Knock the filter out on the palm of
your hand or blow it out with com-
pressed air from the inside outwards
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Wash the air filter in fresh, non-
flammable cleaning solution (e.g.
warm soapy water) and then dry.
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Always replace a damaged filter
element.
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Make sure that the choke shutter
 with spring is properly fitted.
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Reinstall the filter.
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Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
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