Stihl MS 240

79MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
When installing the interlock lever,
make sure its stop (1) engages the
recess in the throttle trigger.
: Attach the torsion spring (2) to
the interlock lever (arrow).
– Squeeze the throttle trigger (1)
until the lever (2) is vertical and
hold it there.
: Push the interlock lever (3) into
its pivot mounts (arrows) until it
snaps into position – check that
torsion spring (4) is in position.
The interlock lever may pop out.
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165RA300 TG
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: Attach the throttle rod (1) to the
trigger (2).
Versions with handle heating
– Arrange the connectors and
wires (arrows) on the heating
element so that they are not
pinched.
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165RA301 TG
: Engage tab of handle molding (1)
in the opening (arrow).
– Position the handle molding (1)
over the switch shaft and
interlock lever, making sure the
throttle rod remains attached to
the trigger – the handle molding
holds the throttle rod in place.
– Hold the handle molding in
position.
– Insert screw from below and
tighten it down firmly.
– Check operation.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.5
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