Stihl MS 441

96 MS 441, MS 441 C
Standard filter (green) with wire
mesh for normal operating
conditions and use in winter.
– Examine air filter, replace if
necessary.
– Tap filter clean or blow through
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compressed air from the inside
outwards.
– To remove stubborn dirt, wash
the filter in STIHL all-purpose
detergent or a clean, non-
flammable cleaning liquid (e.g.
lukewarm soapy water) and then
dry it.
Do not oil the filter.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Remove air filter, b 14.1.
: Take out nuts (arrows).
– Remove baffle (1).
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– Examine baffle, replace if
necessary.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5.
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– Test air filter, b 14.1.
– Remove baffle, b 14.1.1.
– Remove spacer flange,
b 14.2.
: Disconnect lead (1) on machines
with handle heating (arrows).
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: Take out nuts (arrows).
– Remove filter base (1).
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14.1.1 Baffle 14.1.2 Filter base