Spark Plug Boot / Ignition Lead - Stihl MS 261 User Manual

7.5 Spark Plug Boot / Ignition
Lead
– Remove the ignition module,
b 7.3
1
: Pull the grommet (1) off the high
voltage output (arrow).
– Unscrew the ignition lead (2)
from the ignition module.
– Pull the grommet (1) off the
ignition lead.
: Use suitable pliers to pull the leg
spring out of the spark plug boot.
– Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
– Pull the boot off the ignition lead.
– Cut a new ignition lead to the
specified length, see parts list.
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Installing
2
– Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the new ignition lead's
insulation, about 15 mm from the
end of the lead.
: Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the pierced hole in the center
of the lead (arrow).
– Coat the inside of the spark plug
boot with STIHL press fluid,
b 15 b
: Hold the ignition lead and leg
spring together and push them
into the spark plug boot.
: Make sure the leg spring (arrow)
locates properly inside the spark
plug boot.
: Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the other end of the
ignition lead which screws into
the module.
Before installing the ignition lead, fill
the high voltage output with STIHL
multipurpose grease b b 15.
Do not use either graphite grease or
silicone insulating paste.
MS 261, MS 261 C