Stihl MS 261 User Manual

82 MS 261, MS 261 C
: Ease the handlebar (1) sideways
and take it out of the guide
(arrow).
: Push the handlebar (1) out of the
lower guide.
– Remove the handlebar (1), check
it and replace if necessary.
– Check the annular buffer and
replace it if necessary,
b
9.1
Installing
: Push the handlebar, buffer (1)
first, into the crankcase.
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1
0001RA232 TG
1
5902RA606 TG
1
: Push the AV spring (1) into its
seat (2).
: Position the handlebar (1)
against the guide (arrow).
: Ease the handlebar (1) sideways
and place it in the guide (arrow).
– Insert the screws and tighten
them down firmly.
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2
1
0001RA222 TG
1
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1
: Insert and tighten down the
screws (1) firmly.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
9.6.1 Handlebar with Heating
The handlebar on this version is
equipped with a heating system –
the electrical wires have to be
disconnected.
– Troubleshooting, b
b
13.7.1
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
– Remove the fan housing,
b
8.2
– Remove AV spring from
handlebar,
b
9.4.1
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b
12.8
– Remove the ignition module,
b
7.3
– Remove the lockout lever,
b
10.2
– Remove the throttle rod,
b
10.3.4
– Remove the air guide shrouds,
b
12.4
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1
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