Stihl MS 261 - 5.4.1 Adjusting the Brake Cable

MS 261, MS 261 C
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N Screw the nut (2) on to the stud as
far as stop by hand.
Releasing the chain brake
N Pull the hand guarad towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
N Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
Pay attention to the position of the
tensioning gear and the cutting
edges.
N Turn the tensioning gear (1)
clockwise as far as stop.
N Turn the guide bar so that the
tensioning gear is facing you.
N Fit the chain over the sprocket (2).
N Fit guide bar in position – the collar
screw (3) engages the hole in the
tensioning gear. The heads of the
two short collar screws locate in the
guide bar slot.
N Make sure the drive link tangs
engage the bar groove (see arrow)
and then rotate the tensioning gear
counterclockwise as far as stop.
N Fit the chain sprocket cover so that
the wingnut locates on the collar
screw (3).
2
172BA010 KN
001BA186 KN
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
1
172BA011 KN
3
2
172BA012 KN
172BA013 KN
3
172BA014 KN