Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

60 MS 261, MS 261 C
Machines with heating
The protective tube (arrow) must
butt against the rubber grommet.
Take care not to damage the wiring
harness (arrow) when installing the
rubber grommet (1).
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly,
b
15
: Push the rubber grommet (1) into
the bore in the crankcase (2) until
it is properly seated.
5902RA192 TG
1
5902RA191 TG
2
1
: Fit the ground wire (1) and short
circuit wire (2) in the
guide (arrow).
The ground wire (1) must be
positioned in the guide under the
short circuit wire (2).
Ground wire: Crimped side of
terminal (1) must face the screw
head (2).
: Place the cable lug (1) in position
and fit the screw (2).
: Position the cable lug (1) so that
it points in the direction of the
cable guide.
Short circuit wire: Crimped side of
terminal (3) must face the
crankcase.
: Connect the short circuit wire
terminal (3)
– the terminal must be pushed
fully home.
5902RA193 TG
2
1
5902RA194 TG
3
2
1
: Press the short circuit wire (1)
fully into the guide (arrow).
: Lift the air guide shroud (1) a little
and push the ignition lead (2) into
position
– take care not to distort the air
guide shroud.
: Starting at the ignition module,
press the ignition lead (1) into the
guides (arrows).
– Install the carburetor carrier,
b
b
12.8
– Install the carburetor,
b
12.5
5902RA602 TG
1
5902RA175 TG
1
2
1
5902RA176 TG

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