Stihl BG 86 User Manual

BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C
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Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
Different Air Filters
Different models are equipped with
different air filters. The models can be
identified by the filter housing and the air
filter itself.
Version with Flat Filter Material
N Turn the filter cover lock (1)
counterclockwise to the vertical
position.
N Remove the filter cover (2).
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
N Pull off the retainer (3) and take the
air filter element (4) out of the filter
housing (5).
N Replace the filter element. As a
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air – do not
wash.
Replace any damaged parts.
Installing the filter element
N Fit the filter (4) in the filter
housing (5) and push the
retainer (3) into position.
N Refit the filter cover (2) and turn the
filter cover lock clockwise to the
horizontal position.
Version with Pleated Filter Material
N Unscrew the filter cover lock (1)
counterclockwise.
N Remove the filter cover (2).
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
N Take the air filter (3) out of the filter
housing (4).
Cleaning the air filter
N Carefully knock the filter out on the
palm of your hand or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric
N Wash the air filter in STIHL special
cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water). Rinse the filter
Cleaning the Air Filter
1
295BA074 KN
2
3
295BA075 KN
2
5
1
296BA026 KN
22
296BA027 KN
3
4

Stihl BG 86 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld blower
Airflow	810 m³/h
Suction mode	-
Product color	Black, Orange, White
Airspeed (max)	306 km/h
Airspeed (min)	248.4 km/h
Power source	Gasoline
Vibration emission	2.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	90 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	4400 g