Stihl Ms 201

MS 201, MS 201 C
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N Flip the bar – after each sharpening
and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
N Periodically clean the oil inlet
hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
N Measure groove depth – using the
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least this deep:
N Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
N Turn cap 90° to the left
N Lift off the shroud
N Lift off the air filter
N Wash the filter with STIHL special-
purpose cleaner (special
accessories) or a clean, non-
flammable cleaning liquid (e.g.,
warm soapy water) and dry it
Do not clean fleece filters (depending on
version) with a brush.
Always replace a damaged filter.
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
2
3
1
143BA026 KN
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm
Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm
Picco 3/8“ P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm
Cleaning the Air Filter
0011BA014 KN
0011BA015 KN