Engine; Muffler / Spark Arresting Screen - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

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Engine

8.1 Muffler / Spark Arresting
Screen
Always check and, if necessary,
repair the fuel system, carburetor,
air filter and ignition system before
looking for faults on the engine.
– Troubleshooting, b 4
: Take out the screws (arrows).
– Remove the exhaust casing (1).
: Take out the screws (arrows).
– Remove the muffler (1), check
and replace if necessary.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
2
: Remove the heat shield (1), if
fitted.
1
: Remove the gasket (2).
Spark arresting screen
(if fitted)
1
: Take out the screw (1).
: Pull out the spark arresting
screen (2).
– Clean the spark arresting screen
(2) or replace if necessary.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
1
1
: Check the reflector foil (1), if
fitted, and replace if necessary
1
1
2
: Position the reflector foil (1)
aganst the edges (arrows).
– Hold the machine upright.
: Inspect and clean the sealing
faces (arrows) and remove any
gasket residue.
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