Stihl MS 260 User Manual

45MS 260
English
Models with
H =
3
/
4
and
L =
1
/
4
: Turn high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than
3
/
4
turn)
: Turn the low speed screw (L)
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back
1
/
4
turn.
Models with
H =
3
/
4
and
L = 1
: Turn high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than
3
/
4
turn)
: Carefully screw the low speed
screw (L) down onto its seat
(clockwise), then turn it back one full
turn counterclockwise.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
: Carry out standard setting on low
speed screw (L).
: Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
clockwise until chain begins to run –
then back it off
1
/
4
turn.
Chain runs when engine is idling
: Carry out standard setting on low
speed screw (L).
: Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
counterclockwise until chain begins
to run – then turn it another
1
/
4
turn
in the same direction.
133BA051 KN
H
L
H
L
1/4
3/4
L
A
133BA052 KN
H
L
H
L
1
3/4
L
A
133BA045 KN
L
L
A

Stihl MS 260 Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.6 kW
Power output	3.5 bhp
Chain pitch	3/8"
Bar Length	40 cm
Fuel Capacity	460 ml
Oil Capacity	200 ml
Fuel tank volume	460 ml
Oil tank volume	200 ml