Stihl MS 461 Manual

70 MS 461, MS 461-R
Models with heating system
: Fit the switch housing (1) with
switch shaft (2) under the
wires (3) and (4) and push it into
the guide (arrow).
All versions
: Push switch housing (1) with
switch shaft (2) into the guide
(arrow).
: Push the switch shaft (1) into the
guide (arrow) until it snaps into
position.
3443RA383 TG
2
3
1
4
3443RA384 TG
2 1
3443RA029 TG
1
3
2
: Push switch housing (2) in
direction of cylinder, insert
screw (3) and tighten it down
firmly.
: Ground wire (1) and short circuit
wire (2) must be between the rib
(arrow) and housing wall, push
fully home if necessary.
– Ground wire must be under the
short circuit wire.
Models with heating system
: Push the thin wire (1) and then
the thick wire (2) into the guide
(arrow).
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
10.2 Throttle Trigger / Lockout
Lever
– Remove the air filter, b 12.1
– Open throttle wide and hold
trigger in that position, then
disconnect throttle rod from
trigger.
3443RA250 TG
1
2
3443RA385 TG
1
2
: Take out the screw (2) and
remove the handle molding (1)
– the lockout lever (arrow) may
pop out.
: Pull the lockout lever (1) out of its
mounts (arrows).
: Use a punch (2) to drive out the
pin (1) and remove the throttle
trigger (3) with torsion spring.
– Inspect the lockout lever, throttle
trigger and torsion spring,
replace as necessary.
3443RA387 TG
1
2
3443RA389 TG
1
3443RA390 TG
1
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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