Stihl MS 261 User Manual

39MS 261, MS 261 C
Take care not to damage the
crankshaft stub.
– Free off the oil seal in its seat by
tapping it with a suitable tube or a
punch.
: Apply puller (1) 5910 890 4400
with No. 3.1 jaws 0000 893 3706.
– Clamp the puller arms.
– Pull out the oil seal.
Installing
– Clean the sealing face.
– Lubricate sealing lips of new oil
seal with grease,
b
15
: Fit the installing sleeve (1)
1141 893 4600.
5902RA104 TG
1
5902RA105 TG
1
– Slip the oil seal, open side facing
the crankcase, over the installing
sleeve.
– Remove the installing sleeve (1).
: Use press sleeve (1)
1118 893 2401 to install the oil
seal (2).
: Fit the retaining ring (1).
– Wait about one minute, then
rotate the crankshaft several
times.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA106 TG
2
1
5902RA107 TG
1
6.4 Shroud
: Open the quick-release
locks (arrows).
– Use the combination wrench
to turn them a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
– Remove the shroud (1).
: Use a drift (1) to drive out the
lock (arrow).
5902RA109 TG
1
5902RA110 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