Stihl MS 240

101MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
: Clip one test lead to the heating
element and the other to the
terminal pin.
If the heating element is in good
condition the ohmmeter will indicate
a value of about 8 Ω in measuring
range "Ω".
– Check operation, b 15.2
– Push the pin and socket (arrow)
together until they lock.
: Push the insulating tube (1) over
the connectors.
To reduce the risk of a short circuit,
make sure the insulating tube
completely covers the connectors.
219RA561 TG
165RA407 TG
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: Push the pin and socket
connectors (1) into the guides
(arrows).
: Position heating element wire in
the guides (arrows).
– Install the carburetor, b 14.2
The wire must not touch the lever on
the throttle shaft.
: Fit the heating element (1) and
heating plate (2).
– Fit the nuts (arrows) and tighten
them down firmly.
165RA408 TG
1
165RA488 TG
1
165RA410 TG
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2
15.1.3 Thermostatic Switch
: Remove connector (arrow) from
the contact spring.
– Remove the carburetor, b 14.2
: Take out the screws (arrows).
: Remove the retainer (1) and
thermostatic switch (2).
165RA328 TG
165RA412 TG
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