Stihl MS 261 User Manual

19MS 261, MS 261 C
4. Clutch
– Troubleshooting,
b
3
– Remove the clutch drum,
b
4.1
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4.
: Pull boot (1) off the spark plug.
– Unscrew the spark plug.
: Push the locking strip (1)
0000 893 5903 into the spark
plug hole, wide end first, so that
"OBEN-TOP" faces up.
5902RA002 TG
1
5902RA003 TG
1
: The locking strip (1)
0000 893 5903 must butt against
the cylinder wall (arrow) as
shown.
: Apply wrench to hexagon (arrow)
and unscrew the clutch (1).
Note that the clutch has a left-hand
thread.
Disassembling
: Use hook (2) 5910 890 2800 to
remove the clutch springs (1).
5902RA004 TG
1
off
off
off
5902RA005 TG
1
off
off
off
5902RA006 TG
21
If the clutch is noticeably worn,
replace all three clutch shoes at the
same time – not individual shoes –
since runout may otherwise affect
correct operation of the clutch.
: Fit the retainers (1).
: Fit the clutch shoes (2) over the
arms (1).
: Clamp the clutch in a
vise (arrow).
5902RA009 TG
1
off
5902RA010 TG
1 2
off
off
5902RA011 TG

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