Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

87MS 261, MS 261 C
10. Control Levers
10.1 Master Control Lever
The positions of the Master Control
lever are described in the instruction
manual.
10.1.1 Removing and Installing
– Remove the air filter,
b
12.3
– Remove the choke rod,
b
10.3.3
– Set the switch lever (1) to "
0".
: Pry out the switch lever (1) at the
opening (arrow) and lift it slightly.
5902RA302 TG5902RA185 TG
1
– Remove the short circuit wire (1)
from the switch lever, b
b
7.7.2
: Remove the switch lever (2),
check it and replace if necessary.
Installing
– Place the switch lever (2) in
position.
– Fit the short circuit wire (1) on the
switch lever,
b
7.7.2
: When installing the switch lever,
lift the contact spring (1) a little
– no more than 2 mm.
5902RA584 TG
1 2
5902RA584 TG
1 2
5902RA284 TG
1
: Push the switch lever (1) onto the
filter base's pivot pin (2) until it
snaps into position.
: Check operation.
– Short circuit wire's ring terminal
must touch the contact
spring (arrow) in position "
0".
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
10.2 Throttle Trigger/Lockout
Lever
: Push the tabs (1) apart and
through the tank housing.
5902RA263 TG
2
1
5902RA264 TG5902RA307 TG
1
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