Stihl MS 231 User Manual

24 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
5.4 Brake Lever on Machines
with QuickStop Super
– Troubleshooting, b 3.2
– Remove the shroud, b 6.4
– Remove the fan housing, b 8.2
– Remove the brake band, b 5.2
– Engage the chain brake.
The brake spring is now relaxed.
: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to disconnect the
brake spring (1) from the anchor
pin (arrow).
– Remove the brake spring from
the brake lever.
: Disconnect the spring (1) from
the anchor pin (arrow).
– Remove the brake spring (1)
from the brake lever.
TOP
2310RA031 TG
1
2310RA032 TG
1
: Pull the hand guard (1) and brake
lever (2) off the pivot
pins (arrows) together.
– Remove the hand guard and
brake lever.
: Disconnect the brake cable (1).
: Remove the spacer washer (1)
and strap (2).
: Pull out the flat spring (3).
TO
P
2310RA033 TG
1
2
2310RA034 TG
1
2310RA018 TG
1
2
3
: Take the brake lever (2) out of
the hand guard (1).
– Check the anchor pin – if it is
worn, install a new engine
housing.
– Check the cam on the hand
guard and replace the hand
guard if necessary.
Installing
– Clean the pivot pins and
disassembled parts, b 14
– Lubricate the pivot pins, b 14
: Push the loop of the flat spring (1)
into its seat (arrow) as far as
stop.
2310RA035 TG
1
2
TOP
2310RA020 TG
1
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Stihl MS 231 Specifications

General

Power-to-Weight Ratio	2.4 kg/kW
Oilomatic Chain Pitch	3/8" P
Sound Pressure Level	103 dB(A)
Sound Power Level	114 dB(A)
Engine Power	2.0 kW
Weight	4.8 kg
Bar Length	35 cm / 40 cm
Fuel Capacity	390 cc
Chain Oil Capacity	200 ml
Vibration Level Left/Right	3.0/3.0 m/s²