Stihl MS 261 User Manual

62 MS 261, MS 261 C
7.7.3 Ground Wire
A faulty ground wire may impair or
prevent operation of the short circuit
wire.
The ground wire is combined with
the short circuit wire in a wiring
harness. If damaged, the complete
wiring harness must be replaced
– Check for contact and continuity
and replace wiring harness if
necessary,
b
7.7
7.7.4 Contact Spring
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
– Remove the choke rod,
b
10.3.3
– Remove the switch shaft,
b
10.1
– Remove the filter base,
b
12.3
: Carefully turn the filter base (1)
until the seat of the contact
spring (2) is visible.
5902RA265 TG
2
1
: Lift the contact spring (2) a little
and ease it over the seam
(arrow).
: Lift the tab (1) a little and slide the
contact spring (2) out of the filter
base (3).
: Disconnect the contact spring (1)
from the ground wire (2).
– Check the contact spring (1) and
replace if necessary
Installing
: Push the contact spring (1) fully
onto the ground wire's flag
terminal (2).
5902RA266 TG
2
1
3
5902RA267 TG
1
2
5902RA268 TG
1
2
: Place the filter base (1) in
position and pass the ring
terminal (2) through the
opening (arrow) at the same
time.
: Turn the filter base (1) about 90°
in direction of ignition side.
: Position the contact spring (2) in
its seat so that the tab (1) is in line
with the guide (arrow).
: Lift the contact spring (1) a little
and ease it over the
bead (arrow).
: Push the contact spring (1) into
its seat as far as stop.
5902RA269 TG
1
2
5902RA280 TG
2
1
5902RA281 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