Stihl MS 261 User Manual

61MS 261, MS 261 C
: Push the contact spring (1) onto
the ground wire (2).
: Position the short circuit wire (3)
so that it is above the ground
wire's flag terminal (arrow).
– Fit the contact spring,
b
7.7.4
– Install the filter base,
b
12.3
: Pass the ring terminal (1) through
the opening (arrow) in the filter
base.
5902RA195 TG
3
1
2
5902RA196 TG
1
– Place the switch shaft in position.
: Position the short circuit wire (1)
behind the tab (arrow).
: Position the ring terminal (1) so
that the gap in the ring faces
down.
: Push the ring terminal (1) onto
the peg (arrow) as far as stop.
: Push the short circuit wire (1) into
the guides (arrows).
5902RA197 TG
1
5902RA198 TG
1
5902RA199 TG
1
– Install the switch shaft, b
b
10.1
: When installing the switch shaft,
lift the contact spring (1) a little
– no more than 2 mm.
: Check operation.
– Short circuit wire's ring terminal
must touch the contact
spring (arrow) in position "
0".
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA284 TG
1
5902RA264 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