Stihl MS 261 User Manual

74 MS 261, MS 261 C
– Lubricate the replacement spring
with frame with a few drops of
STIHL special lubricant before
installing,
b
15
: Position the replacement spring
with frame in the fan housing
– the anchor loop (1) must be
above the lug (2).
: Push the rewind spring with
frame into its seat (arrow) in the
fan housing.
The frame slips off during this
process.
The rewind spring may pop out and
unwind.
– Remove the frame and keep it in
a safe place
– the frame is used as an
assembly tool for installing a
rewind spring that has popped
out and unwound.
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2
Make sure that the new rewind
spring (1) is properly seated and the
outer anchor loop is engaged on the
lug (arrow). If necessary, use
suitable tools to push the rewind
spring fully into its seat in the fan
housing.
If the rewind spring has popped out,
refit it in the fan housing as follows:
– Arrange the rewind spring (1) in
its original position.
: Fit the anchor loop in its
seat (arrow) in the fan housing.
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: Fit the rewind spring (1)
clockwise in the housing.
– Hold the spring windings so that
they cannot pop out.
Make sure that the rewind spring (1)
is properly seated. If necessary, use
suitable tools to push the rewind
spring fully into its seat in the fan
housing
– Secure the spring so that it
cannot pop out.
– Install the rope rotor, b
b
8.5
– 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