Stihl MS 261 User Manual

51MS 261, MS 261 C
– Carefully fit the piston rings over
the piston
– they might otherwise break.
: Install the piston rings so that the
radii at the ring gap meet at the
fixing pins in the piston
grooves (arrows).
: Check correct installed position
of the piston rings (arrows).
– Install the piston,
b
6.7
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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6.9 Decompression Valve
– Remove the shroud, b
b
6.4
: Unscrew the decompression
valve (1).
: Check the sealing cone (arrow)
on the decompression valve for
damage.
– If the sealing cone does not close
completely or shows signs of
damage, install a new
decompression valve.
– Fit the decompression valve and
screw it home by hand.
– Tighten down the decompression
valve firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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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