Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

67MS 261, MS 261 C
8. Rewind Starter
8.1 General
If the action of the starter rope
becomes very stiff and the rope
rewinds very slowly or not
completely, it can be assumed that
the starter mechanism is in order
but plugged with dirt. At very low
outside temperatures the lubricating
oil on the rewind spring may thicken
and cause the spring windings to
stick together. This has a
detrimental effect on the function of
the starter mechanism.
In such a case it is sufficient to apply
a few drops of a standard solvent-
based degreasant (containing no
chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons) to the rewind spring.
Carefully pull out the starter rope
several times and allow it to rewind
until its normal smooth action is
restored.
Before installing, lubricate the
rewind spring and starter post with
STIHL special lubricant,
b
15.
If clogged with dirt or pitch, the
entire starter mechanism, including
the rewind spring, must be removed
and disassembled. Take particular
care when removing the rewind
spring.
– Clean all components.
Models with ErgoStart
– Relieve tension of rewind spring,
b
8.4
8.2 Fan housing
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
: Take out the screws (arrows).
– Lift the hand guard a little and
remove the fan housing.
: Pry the segment (1) away at the
recess (arrow) and pull it off the
pegs (2).
– Examine the fan housing and
segment and replace if
necessary.
5902RA031 TG5902RA200 TG
1
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Installing
: Engage the segment (1) in the
slots (arrows) in the fan housing
first and then swing it into
position.
: Push the segment (1) onto the
pegs (2) until it engages the
tabs (arrows).
Models with ErgoStart
: Push the segment (1) onto the
pegs (2) as far as stop.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA201 TG
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5902RA290 TG
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Stihl MS 261 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 261 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English