Stihl MS 231 User Manual

29MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
: Attach the brake cable (1) to the
bore (arrow) in the brake
lever (2).
: Slide the brake cable retainer
with lug (1) through the opening
and press it into its seat (arrow).
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (2) firmly.
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When lifting the tank housing make
sure the grommet (1) is pushed fully
into the adjusting screw (2) – if this
is not the case, the adjustment of
the brake cable will vary.
– Check position of fuel hose and
correct if necessary, b 12.11.2
– Check position of fuel return hose
and correct if necessary,
b 12.11.3
– Lift the tank housing and secure it
in position, b 12.11.2
: Position the brake cable (1) in the
guide (arrow).
– Install the switch lever, b 10.3.1
– Install the throttle trigger, b 10.3
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– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Check operation and adjust the
brake cable, b 5.4.1
5.5 Chain Tensioner
– Troubleshooting, b 3.2
: Turn the spur gear (2) clockwise
until the tensioner slide (1) butts
against the right-hand end and
the screw (3) is visible.
: Take out the screw (3).
: Pull out the spur gear (2) and
tensioner slide (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