Stihl MS 261 User Manual

124 MS 261, MS 261 C
– Open the tank cap.
: Use hook 5910 893 8800 to
remove the pickup body (1) from
the fuel tank.
Do not overstretch the fuel hose.
: Pull off the pickup body (1),
check it and replace if necessary.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
12.11.2 Fuel Hose
– Open the tank cap.
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– Remove the air guide shrouds,
b
12.4
Models with heating,
b
12.4.2
: Pull out the fuel hose (1) with
connector.
1
0001RA410 TG5902RA435 TG
1
: Pull the connector (1) off the fuel
hose (2).
– Remove the pickup body,
b
b
12.11.1
: Pull the fuel suction hose (1) out
of the fuel tank.
: Install a new fuel hose (1) and
new fuel suction hose (2), inspect
the connector (3) and replace if
necessary.
5902RA436 TG
2
1
5902RA437 TG
1
5902RA438 TG
2
3
1
Installing
: Push the fuel hose (1) through
the bore (arrow) in the fuel tank.
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly, b
b
15
: Line up the fuel suction hose (1)
and push it into the housing bore
as far as stop – the flange must
engage the guide (arrow).
5902RA439 TG
1
5902RA440 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