Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual page 39

: Pull off the stop buffer (1).
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: Pull the impulse hose (1) off the
nipple (arrow).
: Take out the four cylinder base
screws through the holes
(arrows) in the cylinder.
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: Carefully lift the cylinder (1) away.
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
tools for this job.
: Remove the cylinder gasket (1).
– Inspect and clean the sealing
face (arrow), b 17
The sealing face must be in perfect
condition. Always replace
components with damaged sealing
faces, b 4.7.
Always use a new cylinder gasket
when re-installing the cylinder.
– Line up the cylinder gasket (1) so
that the tabs (arrow) point toward
the carburetor and cutting
attachment.
: Place the cylinder gasket (1) in
position.
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– Inspect the intake manifold (2)
and replace it if necessary – even
very minor damage can result in
engine running problems, b 4.7
: Loosen the hose clamp (1) and
pull off the manifold (2).
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
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