Stihl FS 300

Troubleshooting chart - see
"Standard Repairs, Trouble-
shooting" handbook.
Spark arresting screen
FS 120...350, FR 350
•
Pull spark arresting screen out of
the muffler.
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Clean or replace spark arresting
screen if necessary.
FS 400/450, FR 450
•
Take out the screw (1).
•
Pull spark arresting screen (2)
out of the muffler.
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Clean or replace spark arresting
screen if necessary.
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Tighten down screw to 2.5 Nm
(1.8 lbf.ft).
Muffler
FS 400/450, FR 450

Remove air filter cover - see 8.1.
All models
•
Remove screws from clutch
housing.
•
Take out screws (1).
•
Press down the decompression
valve (2).
•
Remove the shroud (3).
•
Take out the screws.
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Lift away the muffler.
•
Remove the gasket.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
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Use a new gasket.

Tighten down screws to 8.5 Nm
(6.3 lbf.ft).
250RA006
VA
250RA011
VA
250RA009
VA
250RA012
VA
250RA007
1 2
VA
1
250RA010
1
32
VA
4. ENGINE
4.1 Exhaust Muffler/Spark Arresting Screen
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