Stihl MS 261 User Manual

134 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Unscrew the nut (1).
: Remove the shim (2).
: Pull the heater switch (1) inwards
and out, check it and replace if
necessary.
: Take out the screw (1).
: Take the contact ring (2) out of its
seat and pull the ground wire (3)
out of the guides (arrows).
5902RA576 TG
2
1
5902RA577 TG
1
5902RA578 TG
3
1
2
Installing
: Position the ground wire's
contact ring (1) so that the
crimping points towards the
carburetor and the
contours (arrow) are in
alignment.
: Fit the contact ring (1) in the
retainer (2).
: Position the heater switch (1) so
that its slot lines up with the
lug (arrows).
: Push the heater switch (1)
through the ground wire's contact
ring and into the retainer (2).
5902RA580 TG
1 2
5902RA590 TG
2
1
: Fit the washer (2).
: Fit the nut (1) and tighten it down
firmly.
: Position the wire (1) of the
carburetor's heating element so
that the crimped side of the
terminal faces down.
: Position the ground wire (2) so
that the crimped side of the
terminal faces up.
: Insert and tighten down the
screw (3) firmly.
Do not twist the terminals.
– Check operation.
5902RA591 TG
2
1
5902RA579 TG
3
2
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