Stihl MS 461 Manual

2 MS 461, MS 461-R
Contents
12.7.1 Impulse Hose 88
12.8 Tank Vent 88
12.8.1 Testing 88
12.8.2 Removing and
Installing 89
12.9 Fuel Intake 89
12.9.1 Pickup Body 89
12.9.2 Fuel Hose 90
12.9.3 Tank Housing 91
13. Heating System 93
13.1 Carburetor Heating 93
13.1.1 Testing the Complete
System 93
13.1.2 Testing the Heating
Element 93
13.1.3 Thermostatic Switch 94
13.2 Carburetor Heating
System
Troubleshooting Chart 95
13.3 Handle Heating
System 96
13.3.1 Troubleshooting 96
13.4 Heater Switch 96
13.5 Heating Element
in Rear Handle 98
13.6 Heating Element
in Handlebar 99
13.7 Generator 100
13.8 Wiring Harness 101
13.8.1 Handle Heating
and Generator
Troubleshooting
Chart 102
13.8.2 Test Connections
and Test Values 104
14. Special Servicing
Tools 106
15. Servicing Aids 108

Stihl MS 461 Specifications

General

Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain gauge	1.6 mm
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Automatic oiling	Yes
Oil tank capacity	0.325 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.8 L
Engine displacement	76.5 cm³
Engine power	6 hp
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	6700 g