Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 38

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• Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating temperature during cutting work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it could damage the crankshaft and bearings. 138BA005K 138BA002K See chapter "Storing the machine". Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. Different air filters may be installed to adapt the machine to the prevailing operating conditions: for normal cutting conditions and winter operation for dry and very dusty work areas Set Master Control lever to . •• Turn the twist lock above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise (lower illustration). • Lift off the carburetor box cover • vertically. Clean away loose dirt from around filter. 4 ••• Unscrew the slotted nuts . Remove filter. Separate the two halves of the filter. • Take the foam element out of the front half of the filter and • clean or replace it. Knock out both elements or blow out with compressed air from the inside outward.

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Different air filters may be installed to
adapt the machine to the prevailing
operating conditions:
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for normal cutting
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for dry and very dusty
work areas
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Set Master Control lever
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Turn the twist lock
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above the
rear handle 90° counterclockwise
(lower illustration).
Lift off the carburetor box cover
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vertically.
Clean away loose dirt from around
filter.
Unscrew the slotted nuts
´±·³
.
Remove filter.
Separate the two halves of the filter.
Take the foam element
±¸³
out of
the front half of the filter
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and
clean or replace it.
Knock out both elements or blow
out with compressed air from the
inside outward.
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Slacken off the chain if you have
retensioned it at operating
temperature during cutting work.
The chain contracts as it cools down.
If it is not slackened off, it could damage
the crankshaft and bearings.
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See chapter “Storing the machine”.
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Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
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