{"id":7218,"date":"2019-10-14T17:36:42","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T17:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardentoolspares.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7218"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:12:42","slug":"stihl-hs46-hs46c-hs56-hs56c-air-filter","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/gardengeniusparts.com\/gtstest\/product\/stihl-hs46-hs46c-hs56-hs56c-air-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"STIHL HS46 HS46C HS56 HS56C Hedge Trimmer Air Filter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"706\">The <strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"372\">Gasket Genius<\/strong> air filter fits <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"445\">Stihl HS46, HS46C, HS56 and HS56C hedge trimmers<\/strong>. Replaces <strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"485\">part number 4242 120 1800<\/strong>. The filter is designed to <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"555\">trap dust, dirt and airborne particles<\/strong> from intake air before it reaches the <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"620\">carburettor and engine<\/strong>, ensuring <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"648\">clean airflow<\/strong> during operation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"956\">Maintaining clean intake air supports <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"775\">stable engine performance<\/strong> and helps reduce <strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"831\">wear on internal engine components<\/strong>. A clogged or contaminated filter can restrict airflow and lead to <strong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"953\">reduced power output or increased fuel consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1167\">Suitable as a <strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"998\">replacement air filter<\/strong> where the original element is worn, soiled or damaged, restoring <strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1096\">proper air intake filtration<\/strong> and reliable engine function across all listed hedge trimmer models.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"><strong>Fits specified Stihl models:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"99\">Stihl HS46<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"99\">Stihl HS46C<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"99\">Stihl HS56<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"99\">Stihl HS56C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"140\"><strong>Replaces part number:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"140\">4242 120 1800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"156\">Gasket Genius<\/strong> air filter fits <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"229\">Stihl HS46, HS46C, HS56 and HS56C hedge trimmers<\/strong>. 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