Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual page 44

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: Position the screw sleeve (2) on
the crankshaft thread and screw
it into place.
– Turn the spindle (1) until the
drilled plate butts against the
ignition side of the crankcase.
: Secure the drilled plate 5910 893
2101 in position by inserting three
M5x72 screws (arrow) in the
holes marked "6", then turn the
spindle (1) clockwise.
– Install the ignition side of the
crankcase as far as stop.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C
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The crankshaft turns when it is
being pulled into place with the
service tool. Therefore, make sure
the small end of the connecting rod
always points upward to the
cylinder.
– Remove the service tool.
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: Fit a new gasket (1) and locate it
on the pin (arrow).
Installing – clutch side
Take care not to damage the
crankshaft stub.
Inspect and clean the sealing faces
on the clutch side of the crankcase
(including the cylinder sealing face)
– the sealing faces must not be
damaged in any way.
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: Fit two M5x72 screws (arrows) in
the holes at the ignition side
– to act as guides and prevent
twisting.
– Coat straight stub of crankshaft
with oil.
: Make sure the pin (1) engages
the hole and the gasket is not
pinched or twisted.
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