Stihl MS 261 User Manual

105MS 261, MS 261 C
: Push back the insulating tube (1)
in the direction of the generator
and separate the pin and socket
connector.
: Pull the wire (1) with connector
sleeve out of the heater switch.
: Pull the wiring harness (1) out of
the guides (arrows).
: Pull the generator wire (2) out of
the hole.
5902RA490 TG
1
5902RA520 TG
1
5902RA521 TG
2
1
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the carburetor heating
element (2).
: Lift the air guide shroud (1) with
heater switch and ground wire a
little and pull it out of its seats.
: Pull out the shutter (1), check it
and replace if necessary.
5902RA522 TG
1
2
5902RA523 TG
1
5902RA461 TG
1
: Pull the ground wire (1) out of the
guides.
: Push the retainer (2) with heater
switch out of the guide.
: Remove the cable clip (3).
– Check the heater switch and
replace it if necessary, b
b
13.4
– Check the ground wire and
replace it if necessary,
b
7.7.1
: Press out the grommet (1) in
direction of tank housing.
5902RA524 TG
1
2
3
5902RA525 TG
1

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