Stihl MS 261 - Page 47

MS 261, MS 261 C
English
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N Use circlip pliers to carefully remove
the circlip (1).
N Remove the washer (2), carrier (3)
and spring housing (4).
All models
N Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to remove the spring clip (1) from
the starter post.
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (2) and pawls (3).
Models with ElastoStart
N Pry the cap out of the starter grip.
N Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and starter grip.
N Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie a simple
overhand knot.
N Pull the knot back into the grip.
N Refit the cap in the grip.
Models with Easy2Start
N Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and starter grip.
N Thread the new rope through the
starter grip and tie one of the knots
shown.
The rewind spring may pop out
and uncoil during this operation –
take care to reduce risk of injury.
1
5902BA017 KN
2
3
4
2
3
3
5902BA018 KN
1
5902BA019 KN
146BA018 KN
151BA021 KN