Cylinder - Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual

1
2
: Pull the insulator (1) off the
slotted nut (2).
– Check the individual parts and
replace if necessary.
– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
1
: Push the slotted nut (1) with
insulator into the bore until it
engages in position.
1
– Inspect the reflector foil (1) and
replace it if it is damaged.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
Versions with decompression
valve
: Bond the new reflector foil in
position along the ribs (arrows).
– Check the cap (1), if fitted, and
replace if necessary
If a new shroud is fitted, the cap (1)
must be removed.
: Fit the shroud (1). Push the lugs
(2) into the holes (arrows).
Make sure the stud is located
against the slotted nut.
– Screw home the slotted nut as far
as stop.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
8.5

Cylinder

Before removing the piston, decide
whether or not the crankshaft has to
be removed as well.
1
Cylinder installed
To remove the flywheel and clutch,
the.crankshaft has to be blocked by
inserting the locking strip in the
spark plug hole.
Cylinder removed
To remove the flywheel and clutch,
the crankshaft has to be blocked by
resting the piston on the wooden
assembly block.
– Remove the shroud, b 8.4
– Pull off the boot and unscrew the
spark plug, b 6
– Remove the fan housing,
b 10.2
– Remove the carburetor, b 14.2
1
– Push the manifold out of the tank
housing,
b 14.6.1
2
– Remove the muffler, b 8.1
– Remove the decompression
valve, b 8.9
– Remove the handlebar, b 11.5.
On versions with handle heating,
take out the screws and swing
the handlebar to one side,
b 11.6
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