Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

141MS 261, MS 261 C
13.7.2 Test Connections and Test Values
– The pin and socket connections
of the wires in the rear handle
must be disconnected to test the
individual components.
1)
Pull out wire for this purpose
Component Ohmmeter
connection (use either
test lead)
Resistance Ω If faulty
Lead 1 Lead 2 Spec. Actual Cause Remedy
Switch Switch
terminal
1)
Switch
housing
< 0.5 - Switch faulty Replace switch
Heating element in
rear handle
Connector
on wire
from
heating
element
Connector
on wire
from
heating
element
1.6 1.5 - 2.0 Heating element
OK
- Break in wire,
heating element
damaged
Install new heating
element or
repair insulation
0 Short circuit –
damaged insulation
Heating element in
handlebar
Connector
on wire
from
handlebar
heating
element
Connector
on wire
from
handlebar
heating
element
6.4 6.0...8.0 Heating element
OK
- Break in wire,
heating element
damaged
Install new
handlebar
0 Short circuit –
damaged insulation
Repair insulation

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