Shroud; Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl MS 261 C-Q Manual De Instrucciones

Chain type Pitch
Picco 3/8" P
Rapid 1/4"
Rapid 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24"
Rapid 0.404"
If groove depth is less than specified:
Replace the guide bar.
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The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
MS 261 C-Q
Minimum

Shroud

groove
depth
0.20"
Removing the shroud
(5.0 mm)
0.16"
Move the Master Control lever to the
(4.0 mm)
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stop position (0).
(6.0 mm)
Push the hand guard forward – the
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chain is locked.
0.28"
(7.0 mm)
Open the twist locks (1) by turning
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them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
Remove the shroud (2).
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Installing the shroud
Place the shroud in position.
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Close the twist locks by turning
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them a 1/4 turn clockwise.
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2
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Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
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Removing the air filter
Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
To avoid damaging the filter, do not use
tools for removing and installing the air
filter.
1.
2.
Rotate the air filter a 1/4 turn
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counterclockwise and lift it away in
the direction of the rear handle.
Always replace damaged filters.
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Cleaning the air filter
Knock the filter out on the palm of
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your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric
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