MS 201 C-M
English
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N
If the engine is down on power,
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
N
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
N
Remove the chain sprocket cover –
see "Mounting the Bar and Chain"
N
Take out the screw (1).
N
Pull out the spark arresting
screen (2).
N
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
N
Refit the spark arresting screen.
N
Insert the screw.
N
Fit the chain sprocket cover.
N
If the engine is down on power,
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
N
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
N
Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
N
Disengage the chain brake.
N
Rotate the captive nut (1)
counterclockwise until it hangs
loosely in the sprocket cover.
N
Remove the sprocket cover (2) with
captive nut.
N
Pull off the spark plug boot.
N
Unscrew the spark plug.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
001
1BA018 KN
1
001
1BA019 KN
2
Spark Plug
001
1BA041 KN
1
001
1BA002 KN
2
001
1BA020 KN
