Stihl MS 261 User Manual

33MS 261, MS 261 C
: Take out the screw (arrow).
: Remove the cover plate (1) and
adjusting wheel (2).
When installing the adjusting wheel,
make sure its teeth face the cover
plate.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
5.8 Bar Mounting Studs
– Remove the side plate,
b
5.2
: Push stud puller (1)
5910 893 0501 over the collar
studs (2) as far as it will go and
unscrew the studs
counterclockwise.
1
2
0001RA001 TG
5902RA083 TG
2
2
1
: Before installing, coat the
threads (1) of the collar studs
with Loctite, b
b
15
– Fit the collar studs and tighten
them down firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
Machines with quick chain
tensioner
– Remove the side plate,
b
5.2
: Push stud puller (1)
5910 893 0501 over the collar
stud as far as it will go and
unscrew the stud (2)
counterclockwise.
5902RA084 TG
1 1
off
5902RA085 TG
2
1
: Before installing, coat the
thread (1) of the collar stud with
Loctite, b
b
15
– Fit collar stud and tighten it down
firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA086 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