Stihl MS 261 User Manual

26 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Fit the brake cable (1) in the hole
(arrow).
: Push the hand guard (1) with
brake lever (2) over the machine
until they are positioned against
the pivot pins (arrows).
: Lift the bearing boss of the hand
guard (1) and the brake lever (2)
a little and position them over the
pivot pins (arrows).
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: Turn the cam lever (1) to one side
until the cam of the hand
guard (arrow) slips passed it.
– Push the hand guard bearing
boss and the brake lever on to
the pivot pins.
: Attach the spring (1) to the brake
lever (arrow) so that the open
side of the spring hook (arrow) is
visible.
: Attach the spring (1) to the
anchor pin (2).
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The turns of brake spring must be
tightly against one another in the
relaxed condition. If this is not the
case, replace the brake spring.
– Position the protective tube so
that it leaves the first turn (arrow)
free.
: Attach the spring (1) to the brake
lever (arrow).
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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