Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

136 MS 261, MS 261 C
Installing
: Position the new heating
element (1) so that it butts
against the edge (arrow) of the
rear handle – make sure it is
completely flat.
If the heating element is not fitted
perfectly flat, heat transfer to the
handle will be interrupted and the
element may fail as a result of
overheating.
: Reconnect the pin and socket
connectors.
: Push the insulating tubes (1)
over the connectors.
– The insulating tubes (1) must
completely cover the connectors
to avoid the risk of a short circuit.
5902RA595 TG
1
5902RA596 TG
1
1
: Push the insulating tubes (1) with
connectors into the
guides (arrows).
The black wire of the front handle
heating element must be under the
gray wire of the wiring harness.
: Push the wires of the front handle
heating element and wiring
harness into the guide (arrows).
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA597 TG
1
1
5902RA598 TG
13.6 Heating Element
in Handlebar
The heating element in the
handlebar (front handle) is not
replaceable. A new handlebar must
be fitted if the heating element is
faulty.
Testing the heating element
– Remove the handle molding,
b
b
10.2
Carry out the following test to find
the wire to the handlebar heating
element.
– Separate the connectors of the
heating element on the rear
handle.
Carry out measurement between
the two terminal sockets and the
heater switch connector sleeve.
– Set the heater switch to F,
b
9.6.1.

Stihl MS 261 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 261 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English