Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

129MS 261, MS 261 C
: Push the tank housing (1)
towards the ignition side and turn
it towards the clutch side until the
peg (2) is clear of the
bore (arrow).
– Pull out the tank housing, check it
and replace if necessary.
Only transfer those parts from the
old tank housing that are not
included with the replacement – see
parts list.
Installing
: Slide the tank housing (1),
narrow part (2) first, between the
two halves of the crankcase.
5902RA507 TG
1
2
5902RA508 TG
1
2
: Fit the antivibration spring (1) in
the recess (arrow) in the
crankcase.
: Push the tank housing (1)
towards the ignition side and turn
it until the peg (2) is inside the
bore (arrow).
5902RA509 TG
1
5902RA510 TG
1
2
: Lift the tank housing (2).
: Tighten down the screw (1) firmly.
– Install the stop buffer, b
b
9.5
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
1
5902RA253 TG
2

Stihl MS 261 C Specifications

General

Displacement	50.2 cm³
Powerhead Weight	4.9 kg
Sound pressure level	103 dB(A)
Sound power level	116 dB(A)
Vibration level (left/right)	3.5/3.5 m/s²
Bar Length	40 cm (16 in.)
Fuel Capacity	500 cc
Oil Capacity	270 ml (9.1 oz.)
Chain pitch	3/8"
Engine Power	3.0 kW