Stihl MS 240 User Manual

53MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
: Fit the ignition module (1) and
insert the screw (arrow)
– do not tighten down yet.
: Fit the ground wire (2) and insert
the screw (arrow) – do not tighten
down yet.
– Slide the setting gauge (1)
1111 890 6400 between the arms
of the ignition module and the
flywheel magnet.
The setting gauge is not shown in
the illustration.
: Push the ignition module (1) back
and hold it thee – the flywheel
must turn freely.
165RA176 TG
2
1
165RA178 TG
1
165RA496 TG
S
N
1
: Rotate the flywheel until the
magnet poles (arrows) are next to
the ignition module.
– Press the ignition module (1)
against the setting gauge.
– Tighten down the screws firmly.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
– Remove the setting gauge.
– Check operation
– rotate the flywheel and make
sure it does not touch the ignition
module (1).
: Position the ignition lead with
insulating tube (1) in the guides
(arrows).
: Fit the retaining plate (2), insert
the screw and tighten it down
firmly.
– Position of insulating tube:
a = about 2 - 5 mm
– the ignition lead may otherwise
be damaged by chafing.
a
165RA179 TG
2
1
: Connect the short circuit wire (1)
and push it into the retainer
(arrow).
: Push the wiring harness (1) into
the guides (arrows).
Versions with handle heating
: Push the pin and socket
connector (1) into the guide
(arrow).
– Fit the wiring harness with short
circuit wire in position,
b 15.8 and b 9.6.2
165RA180 TG
1
165RA181 TG
1
165RA046 TG
1

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