Stihl MS 240 User Manual

2 MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
Contents
14.6 Throttle Rod 94
14.6.1 Removing and Installing
the Intake Manifold 94
14.6.2 Impulse Hose 96
14.7 Tank Vent 96
14.7.1 Testing 96
14.7.2 Removing and
Installing 97
14.8 Fuel Intake 98
14.8.1 Pickup Body 98
14.8.2 Fuel Suction Hose 98
14.8.3 Removing and Installing
the Tank Housing 99
15. Heating System 100
15.1 Carburetor Heating 100
15.1.1 Testing the Complete
System 100
15.1.2 Testing the Heating
Element 100
15.1.3 Thermostatic Switch 101
15.2 Carburetor Heating
System Troubleshooting
Chart 103
15.3 Handle Heating
System 104
15.3.1 Troubleshooting 104
15.4 Removing and Installing
the Heater Switch 104
15.4.1 Heater Switch
Ground Wire 105
15.5 Removing and Installing
Heating Element in
Rear Handle 106
15.6 Removing and Installing
the Heating Element
in the Handlebar 108
15.7 Removing and Installing
the Generator 108
15.7.1 Handle Heating and
Generator Trouble-
shooting Chart 110
15.7.2 Test Connections and
Test Values 112
15.8 Wiring Harness 114
16. Special Servicing
Tools 116
17. Servicing Aids 118

Stihl MS 240 Specifications

General

Chain pitch	3/8"
Oil Capacity	0.2 L
Guide bar length (recommended)	40 cm
Engine Power	2.0 kW (2.7 bhp)
Displacement	41.6 cm³