Stihl MS 261 C

69MS 261, MS 261 C
: Position the spring clip (1) so that
its loops engage the pegs on the
pawls. The rounded part of the
spring clip (arrow) must engage
the starter post’s groove.
: Push the straight part (2) of the
spring clip over the starter post
until it snaps into the groove.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
8.4 ErgoStart
The spring may still be under
tension and must always be
relieved before assembling.
– Pull out the starter rope until the
engine turns
– this relieves spring tension.
– Remove the fan housing and, if
necessary, the segment,
b
8.2
5902RA203 TG
1
2
: Remove the retaining ring (1)
– do not overstretch the retaining
ring.
: Remove the cover washer (2).
: Pull off the carrier (3).
: Pull off the spring housing (1).
: Remove the E-clips (arrows).
: Pull off the pawls (1) and remove
the torsion springs.
5902RA204 TG
3 2 1
5902RA205 TG
1
533RA196 TG
1
1
– Clean the seats of the pawls (1),
b
b
15
Installing
: Fit the torsion springs on the
pawls (1)
– note the installed position
(arrows).
: Fit the pawls (1) on the pins (2) on
the flywheel, preload the torsion
springs at the same time and
locate them against the ribs
(arrow).
533RA198 TG
1
1
5902RA581 TG
2
1