Stihl MS 650

72 MS 650, MS 660
: Unscrew the nuts (arrows).
: Pull off the flange (1).
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: Remove the filter base (arrow).
– Wash the filter mesh in the filter
base thoroughly in a fresh, non-
flammable cleaning solution and
blow out with compressed air.
If filter mesh is damaged, install a
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new filter base.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
The following servicing procedures
show a carburetor without limiter
caps. The procedures are exactly
the same on carburetors with limiter
caps.
– Remove filter base – b 12.1
: Pull the grommet (1) off the
adjusting screws and out of the
housing.
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– Open the throttle wide.
: Hold the throttle shaft (1) steady
(arrow).
: Release the throttle trigger and
take the rod (2) out of the throttle
shaft.
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Machines with carburetor heating
: Remove the baffle plate (1).
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12.2 Carburetor
12.2.1 Removing and Installing