64 MS 210, MS 230, MS 250
The diaphragm pump draws fuel out 
of the tank and into the carburetor 
via the fuel hose. Any impurities 
mixed with the fuel are retained by 
the pickup body (filter). The fine 
pores of the filter eventually become 
clogged with minute particles of dirt. 
This restricts the passage of fuel 
and results in fuel starvation.
In the event of trouble with the fuel 
supply system, always check the 
fuel tank and the pickup body first. 
Clean the fuel tank if necessary.
Cleaning the fuel tank
– Unscrew the filler cap and drain 
the tank.
Observe safety precautions – b 2.
– Pour a small amount of clean 
gasoline into the tank.
– Close the tank and shake the saw 
vigorously.
– Open the tank again and drain it.
Dispose of fuel properly.
Pickup body
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap and 
remove it together with the cap 
retainer, if fitted.
– Use hook (1) 5910 893 8800 to 
pull the pickup body out of the 
fuel tank.
Do not stretch the suction hose.
VA
135RA215
1
: Pull the pickup body off the fuel 
hose.
– Fit a new pickup body.
Reassemble in the reverse 
sequence.
VA
135RA216
– Remove the handle housing – 
b 9.3.
– Remove the pickup body – 
b 11.4.
– Pry suction hose flange out of the 
fuel tank.
VA
135RA217
: Pull out the suction hose.
Reassemble in the reverse 
sequence.
– Coat the hose flange with a little 
oil to simplify installation.
: Straight side (1) of hose flange 
must be in line with the tank 
joint (2). 
Reassemble all other parts in the 
reverse sequence.
11.4 Pickup Body 11.5 Suction Hose