Stihl MS 240 User Manual

74 MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
Removing the Handlebar
– Push the insulating tube (1) in the
directon of the heating element.
: Separate the pin and socket
connector (arrow).
: Take the wire (1) with insulating
tube (2) out of the guide (arrow).
– Pull the handle heating wire (1)
out of the insulating tube (2).
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: Pull the wiring harness out of the
hole (arrow) in the housing in the
direction of the cylinder.
: Pull the wiring harness out of the
hole (arrow).
– Remove the handlebar, check it
and replace if necessary
– Test the handle heating system,
b 11.6
Installing the Handlebar
: Thread the wiring harness
through the hole (arrow).
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: Place the handlebar in position
and continue pulling the wiring
harness (1) through the hole until
it is snugly seated in the recess
(arrow).
: Thread the wiring harness (1)
through the hole (arrow) until it
locates snugly against the tank
housing.
: Push the wire with connector
sleeve (1) through the hole
(arrow) and position it in the
guide.
– Install the heater switch, b 15.4
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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