Storing The Machine; Checking And Replacing The Chain - Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones

Place the new spring with frame in
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position in the fan housing – the
anchor loop (arrow) must engage
the lug in the housing.
Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
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punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing – it slips out of the
frame in this process.
Fit the rope rotor and tension the
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rewind spring.
Fit the fan housing and shroud.
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MS 261, MS 261 C

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove the saw chain and guide
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bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
Thoroughly clean the machine –
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pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
If you use a biological chain and bar
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lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
N
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Checking and Replacing
the Chain Sprocket
Remove chain sprocket cover, saw
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chain and guide bar.
Release chain brake – pull hand
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guard against the front handle
Fit new chain sprocket
– after use of two saw chains or
earlier
– if the wear marks (arrows) are
deeper than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) –
otherwise the service life of the saw
chain is reduced – use check gauge
(special accessory) to test
Using two saw chains in alternation
helps preserve the chain sprocket.
Use only STIHL original chain sprockets
to help ensure reliable functioning of the
chain brake.
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