Stihl MS 240 Instruction Manual page 5

Engage the bar mounting studs in
the outer bores in the mounting
plate and secure the saw in position
with the nuts (arrows).
The chain sprocket cover and
cutting attachment have to be
removed before mounting the saw
to the assembly stand – pull the
hand guard toward the handlebar.
4
Versions with Quick Chain
Tensioner
1
There is only one bar stud on these
versions. It is pushed through the
upper hole (arrow) in the mounting
plate and secured with the nut (1).
The machine is held in position on
the mounting plate by the screw
heads on the crankcase.
Always use original STIHL
replacement parts.
They can be identified by the STIHL
part number,
the { logo and the
STIHL parts symbol K.
This symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
Storing and disposing of oils
and fuels
Collect fuel or lubricating oil in a
clean container and dispose of it
properly in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 C