Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

78 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Push the bearing plug (1)
through the opening.
: Push the bearing plug (2) into its
seat (arrow).
: Push the tank housing (2)
upwards and hold it there.
: Insert and tighten down the
screws (1) firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
9.4 AV Spring on Handlebar
The AV spring is located between
the handle frame and cylinder.
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
– Remove the air filter,
b
12.1
5902RA238 TG
2
1
1
1
5902RA239 TG
2
: Push the air guide shroud (1) in
direction of rear handle.
: Take out the screw (2).
– Remove the handlebar, b
b
9.6
: Unscrew the bearing plug (1) and
disconnect the retainer (arrow).
: Unscrew the spring (2) and pull
the retainer (arrow) out of the
handlebar.
Installing
: Push the retainer (1), small
nipple first, through the hole in
the handlebar (2).
5902RA240 TG
1
2
5902RA241 TG
1
2
5902RA242 TG
3
1
2
: Screw the spring (3) onto the peg
as far as stop.
: Attach the retainer (arrow) to the
bearing plug (1).
: Screw the bearing plug (1) into
the spring as far as stop.
– Install the handlebar, b
b
9.6
: Position the bearing plug (1) on
the cylinder.
: Push the air guide shroud (2) in
direction of rear handle.
: Coat the screw (3) with Loctite, fit
it and tighten it down firmly,
b
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– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA243 TG
1
5902RA244 TG
2
3
1

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