Stihl MS 261 User Manual

104 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Push the lugs (2) of the air guide
shroud (1) into their
seats (arrows).
– Place the air guide shroud (1) in
position.
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (2) firmly.
– Fit a new fuel suction hose (3),
b
12.11.3
: Push the connector (1) with fuel
return hose (2) into the fuel return
hose (3) so that the
contours (arrows) are in
alignment.
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2
1
5902RA487 TG
2
1
3
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2
3
: Push the fuel return hose (1) into
the guides (arrows).
: Position the fuel return hose (1)
so that it is beside the short circuit
wire's grommet (2).
Do not kink or pinch the fuel return
hose.
: Lift the air guide shroud (1) a little
and place the ignition lead (2) in
the guide
– take care not to distort the air
guide shroud.
– Press the ignition lead (2) fully
into the guide.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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2
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12.4.2 Air Guide Shrouds –
Models with Heating
– Remove the fan housing, b
b
8.2
– Remove the filter base,
b
12.3
– Remove the throttle rod,
b
10.3.4
– Remove the carburetor,
b
12.5
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– Remove the ignition module,
b
7.3
– Remove the flywheel,
b
7.6
– Remove the short circuit wire,
b
7.7.2
: Take the pin and socket
connector with insulating tube (2)
and generator wire (1) out of the
guides (arrows).
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2

Stihl MS 261 Specifications

General

Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain gauge	1.6 mm
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	400 mm
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.27 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.5 L
Engine displacement	50.2 cm³
Engine power	3.8 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5200 g