Stihl MS 661 C-M, Instruction Manual

Carrying the saw

► Carry the saw by holding the front handle in

your right hand with the guide bar pointing to

the rear.

Transporting the saw in a vehicle

► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐

ment.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Chainsaw

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers

the guide bar.

► Observe the following points when storing the

saw:

–

Saw is out of the reach of children.

–

The saw is clean and dry.

15 Cleaning

15.1

Cleaning the Saw

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

► Allow chainsaw to cool down.

► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL

resin solvent.

► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.

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► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn

counterclockwise.

► Remove the filter cover (2).

► Pull off the spark plug boot (3).

► Rotate the shroud lock (4) counterclockwise

until the shroud (5) can be removed.

► Remove the shroud (5).

► Remove the chain sprocket cover.

► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin

solvent to clean the cylinder fins, the inside of

the shroud and filter cover..

► Clean the area around the sprocket with a

damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.

► Place the shroud (5) in position.

► Turn the shroud lock (4) clockwise and tighten

it down firmly.

The shroud is closed.

► Press the spark plug boot (3) firmly home.

► Fit the filter cover (2).

► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) clockwise until

you hear a click.

The filter cover lock (1) is secure.

► Fit the chain sprocket cover.

15.2

Cleaning the Bar and Chain

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

► Remove the bar and chain.

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► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (2) and bar

groove (3) with a soft brush or STIHL resin

solvent.

► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or

STIHL resin solvent.

► Mount the bar and chain.

15.3

Cleaning the Air Filter

Very fine dust can collect in the air filter. The

dust can clog the filter and cannot be removed

by brushing or knocking out. The air filter must

be cleaned with a cleaning agent.

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

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► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn

counterclockwise.

► Remove the filter cover (2).

► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a

damp cloth or a soft brush.

► Remove the air filter (3).

► Rinse away coarse dirt from the outside of the

filter (3) under running water.

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