Stihl MS 261 User Manual

71MS 261, MS 261 C
Installing
: Fit the rope rotor on the starter
post so that the inner spring
loop (arrow) engages the
recess (1).
The recess in the hub of the rope
rotor is the anchor point for the
spring.
– Fit the cover washer.
– Install the pawls and spring clip,
b
8.3
– Install the starter rope,
b
8.6
– Tension the rewind spring,
b
8.7
– Lubricate pegs on pawls with
grease,
b
15
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA210 TG
1
8.6 Starter Rope / Grip
– Remove the fan housing and the
segment, b
b
8.2
Models with ErgoStart
– Remove the ErgoStart,
b
8.4
All models
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b
8.5
The system will not be under
tension if the starter rope is broken.
– Remove any remaining rope from
the rope rotor.
Do not shorten the starter rope.
: Push the end of the starter
rope (1) out a little and undo the
knot.
– Pull the starter rope out of the
rope rotor and fan housing.
5902RA211 TG
1
Models with standard starter grip
: Tie one of the special knots
shown in the end of the rope.
: Thread the rope through the top
of the starter grip.
: Pull the rope into the starter grip
until the knot is properly seated in
the grip (small arrow).
165RA227 TG
4903RA131 TG4903RA132 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