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50 MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
7.7 Short Circuit Wire
The ground and short circuit wires
are combined in a wiring harness.
If the spark plug, ignition lead and
spark plug boot are in order, check
the short circuit wire.
7.7.1 Testing
Remove the fan housing, b 8.2
: Disconnect terminal (1) of the
short circuit wire (2).
: Connect the ohmmeter to
ground (3) and the short circuit
wire's terminal (1).
Set the Master Control lever to
"
0".
The resistance measured must be
about 0 Ω. If it is much higher, the
reason is a break and the wiring
harness has to be replaced,
b 7.7.2.
Set the Master Control lever to
"F".
The resistance measured must be
infinitely high. If not, replace the
wiring harness,
b 7.7.2.
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Also perform contact and continuity
check on ground wire between
terminal and contact spring and
replace the wiring harness if
necessary.
If no fault can be found, check the
ignition system with the aid of the
troubleshooting chart, b 7.8
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
7.7.2 Removing and Installing
Remove the shroud, b 6.4
Pull the boot off the spark plug.
Remove the fan housing,
b 8.2
Remove the choke rod,
b 10.3.3
: Pull the retainers (1) and (2)
carefully out of the slots (arrows)
and open them.
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: Disconnect terminal (1) of the
short circuit wire (2).
: Take out the screw (3).
: Pull the short circuit wire (2) and
ground wire (4) out of the
guides (arrows).
Remove the filter base, b 12.3
Remove the contact spring,
b 7.7.4
Pull the switch lever off the shaft
on the filter base, b 10.1
Pull the carburetor towards the
control handle
take care not to stretch the fuel
hose.
: Pull the short circuit wire (1) and
ground wire (2) out of the
guides (arrows) in the air guide
shroud.
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Stihl MS 231 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power-to-Weight Ratio2.4 kg/kW
Oilomatic Chain Pitch3/8" P
Sound Pressure Level103 dB(A)
Sound Power Level114 dB(A)
Engine Power2.0 kW
Weight4.8 kg
Bar Length35 cm / 40 cm
Fuel Capacity390 cc
Chain Oil Capacity200 ml
Vibration Level Left/Right3.0/3.0 m/s²

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