23BR 340, BR 340 L, BR 420, BR 420 C
English / USA
To reduce the risk of fire and burn 
injury, use only spark plugs 
authorized by STIHL. Always press 
spark plug boot (2) snugly onto 
spark plug terminal (1) of the proper 
size. (Note: If terminal has 
detachable SAE adapter nut, it must 
be attached.) 
A loose connection between spark 
plug boot and ignition wire 
connector in the boot may create 
arcing that could ignite combustible 
fumes and cause a fire.
If the engine is down on power, check 
the spark arresting screen* in the 
muffler.
Wait until engine has cooled down 
completely before performing the 
following operations.
: Use suitable tool to squeeze ends of 
clip (1) together and then lift the clip 
away.
: Pull the spark arresting screen (2) 
out of the muffler.
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
: Clean the spark arresting screen.
: If the screen is damaged or heavily 
carbonized, fit a new one.
: Install the spark arresting 
screen (2).
: Refit the clip (1). 
00BA036 TR
1
Spark Arresting Screen*
in Muffler
373BA031 KN
1
2