Stihl MS 261 User Manual

141MS 261, MS 261 C
13.7.2 Test Connections and Test Values
– The pin and socket connections
of the wires in the rear handle
must be disconnected to test the
individual components.
1)
Pull out wire for this purpose
Component Ohmmeter
connection (use either
test lead)
Resistance Ω If faulty
Lead 1 Lead 2 Spec. Actual Cause Remedy
Switch Switch
terminal
1)
Switch
housing
< 0.5 - Switch faulty Replace switch
Heating element in
rear handle
Connector
on wire
from
heating
element
Connector
on wire
from
heating
element
1.6 1.5 - 2.0 Heating element
OK
- Break in wire,
heating element
damaged
Install new heating
element or
repair insulation
0 Short circuit –
damaged insulation
Heating element in
handlebar
Connector
on wire
from
handlebar
heating
element
Connector
on wire
from
handlebar
heating
element
6.4 6.0...8.0 Heating element
OK
- Break in wire,
heating element
damaged
Install new
handlebar
0 Short circuit –
damaged insulation
Repair insulation

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