Stihl MS 261 C

28 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Loosen the clamp screw (1) on
the brake cable retainer.
: Use 6mm open end wrench the
set free travel on the adjusting
screw (1).
– Turn adjusting screw clockwise
to increase free travel.
– Turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise
to reduce free travel.
: When the setting is correct,
tighten down the clamp screw (2)
firmly.
– Install the throttle rod,
b
10.3.4
– Fit the handle molding,
b
10.3
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA058 TG
1
5902RA059 TG
1
2
5.4.2 Brake cable
– Disconnect the brake spring,
b
b
5.3
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– Remove the air guide shrouds,
b
12.4
– Remove the throttle trigger,
b
10.3
– Remove the switch lever,
b
10.3.1
: Pull out the brake cable (1) a little
and disconnect it.
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the brake cable
retainer (2) with brake cable.
– Pull the brake cable out of the
crankcase.
5902RA060 TG
1
5902RA061 TG
2
1
– Check the brake cable (1) and
retainer (2), replace if necessary
Disassembling the brake cable
and retainer
: Loosen the clamp screw (1) and
take out the adjusting screw (2).
: Saw through the web (arrow) on
the brake cable retainer (1).
: Pull out the brake cable (2).
5902RA062 TG
1
2
5902RA063 TG
1
2
5902RA064 TG
12