MS 261 C-M
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If the groove is not at least this deep:
N
Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
Removing the Shroud
N
To switch off the engine, move the
Master Control lever in the direction
of STOP or
†
– when released, the
Master Control lever springs back to
the run position
F
.
N
Push the hand guard forward – the
chain is locked.
N
Open the twist locks (1) by turning
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
N
Remove the shroud (2).
Installing the Shroud
N
Place the shroud in position.
N
Close the twist locks by turning
them a 1/4 turn clockwise.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
N
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
Removing the air filter
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the filter, do not use
tools for removing and installing the air
filter.
N
Rotate the air filter a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and lift it away in
the direction of the rear handle.
N
Always replace damaged filters.
Cleaning the air filter
N
Wash the filter in STIHL special
cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water). Rinse the filter
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco
1/4“ P
4.0 mm
Rapid
1/4“
4.0 mm
Picco
3/8“ P
5.0 mm
Rapid
3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid
0.404“
7.0 mm
Shroud
1
1
1
001BA199 KN
2
Cleaning the Air Filter
1.
5902BA010 KN
2.