Stihl MS 240

58 MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
– Pull the wiring harness out of the
opening (arrow).
– Remove the switch shaft,
b 12.1.1
: Push the retainer (arrow)
carefully in the direction of the
guide slot and pull out the contact
spring (1).
: Inspect the wiring harness (1),
contact spring (2), grommet (3)
and all connectors, and replace
wiring harness if necessary.
165RA202 TG
165RA203 TG
1
165RA204 TG
1
2
3
A faulty ground wire may impair or
prevent operation of the short circuit
wire, and the heating on versions
with handle heating.
Perform the contact and continuity
test on the ground wire too.
Versions with handle heating
Check the additional wire (1) in the
wiring harness and replace the
wiring harness if necessary,
b 15.8.
If any of the wires are damage,
always replace the complete wiring
harness.
: Push the contact spring (1) into
its guide (arrow) as far as stop.
1
165RA205 TG
165RA483 TG
1
Make sure the retaining lug (arrow)
locks the contact spring in position.
: Thread the end of the wiring
harness with the sockets through
the opening (arrow).
Versions with handle heating
– Connect the pin and socket
connector, push the insulating
tube over the connector so that it
is completely covered, b 15.8
165RA207 TG
165RA208 TG
165RA484 TG