Maintenance And Care - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

Maintenance and Care

The following information applies in normal operating conditions. The specified inter-
vals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under
difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from trop-
ical trees, etc.). If the machine is only used occasionally, the intervals can be
extended accordingly.
Complete machine
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout,
choke lever, choke control, stop switch,
master control lever (dependent on
equipment)
Chain brake
Manual fuel pump (if present)
Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank
Fuel tank
Lubricating oil tank
Chain lubrication
Saw chain
Guide bar
Chain sprocket
MS 261 C-M
Visual inspection (condition, leaks)
Clean
Function tests
Function tests
Have checked by a specialist dealer
Check
Have repaired by a specialist dealer
Check
Clean, replace filter insert
Replace
Clean
Clean
Check
Check, pay attention to sharpness
Check chain tension
Sharpen
Check (wear, damage)
Clean and turn over
Deburr
Replace
Check
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