Description
Overview:
This Filter Cover is a genuine Stihl part for backpack leaf blowers, designed to protect the air filter and keep your machine running efficiently. Moulded from impact‐resistant plastic in Stihl orange, it closes the filter compartment securely to help maintain clean airflow and reduce premature filter wear. It is identified by Manufacturer Part Number 4282 140 1003 and is built to fit exactly on the relevant Stihl housings. Suitable for Stihl BR 500 and BR 550, and also used on BR 600 and BR 700, it is a reliable choice for routine maintenance and replacement of damaged or missing covers. Straightforward to fit and remove during regular servicing, it is well suited to professional grounds teams and DIY users alike.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured fit and compatibility (MPN: 4282 140 1003)
- Protects the blower's air filter from dust, debris, and knocks
- Secure closure helps maintain proper intake performance and blower efficiency
- Hard‐wearing, impact‐resistant plastic for long service life
- Straightforward installation and removal for routine filter checks
- Precise OEM design for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600, and BR 700
- Helps extend filter life and reduce downtime on site
- High‐visibility orange finish makes it easy to locate in the workshop or van
Typical Applications:
Used to replace a worn, cracked, or missing filter cover on Stihl backpack blowers. Ideal for landscaping, grounds maintenance, leaf and litter clearance, and construction site clean‐ups where airborne debris is common. Helps maintain consistent engine performance by keeping contaminants away from the air filter.
Also known as:
Air filter cover, filter housing lid, filter cap, blower cover, leaf blower filter cap, filter door, blower part, filter shroud.
Fits Models:
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600, BR 700
Alternate Part Numbers:
4282-140-1003, 4282-140-1001, 42821401001, 42821401003