Stihl MS 240

72 MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
– Position the tank housing on the
annular buffer – the holes must
line up.
– Fit the washer (1).
: Insert screw (arrow) and tighten it
down firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
11.4 Stop Buffer
– Remove the carburetor, b 14.2
– Take out the annular buffer/tank
housing mounting screws.
Annular buffer at ignition side,
b 11.3.
Annular buffer at clutch side,
b 11.2
– Push the manifold out of the tank
housing, b 14.6.1
– Pull off the impulse hose,
b 14.6.2
165RA259 TG
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Lower the tank housing a little –
check that the impulse is pushed
fully onto the connector on the
crankcase.
: Ease the stop buffer (1) out of the
bore.
– Check the stop buffer (1) and
replace if necessary
– Position the stop buffer (1) so that
its tapered side (arrow) faces
away from the tank housing.
: Push the stop buffer (1) into the
bore and make sure it is properly
seated.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
165RA498 TG
1
165RA261 TG
1
11.5 Handlebar
– Remove the sprocket cover and
cutting attachment, b 5
– Remove the shroud, b 8.4
: Remove the screws (arrows)
from the underside of the
machine.
: Take out the screws (arrows).
165RA262 TG
165RA263 TG