Piston - Stihl MS 201 Manual

Clutch side of crankcase
2
: Pry out the bumper strip (1).
: Pull out the oil suction hose (2).
: Use a suitable punch to carefully
drive out the oil seal.
: Check and clean the crankcase
or replace if necessary, b 14
If this half of the crankcase is in
order, install a new roller bearing.
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1
1
– Heat area of bearing seat to
approx. 160 °C (320 °F).
The roller bearing (1) drops out as
soon as this temperature is
reached.
1
– Heat area of bearing seat to
approx. 160 °C (320 °F).
– Position the roller bearing so that
the nylon ring faces outwards.
: Press the roller bearing (1) fully
home.
This operation must be carried out
quickly because the bearing
absorbs heat and begins to expand.
– Install the crankshaft and
assembly the two halves of the
crankcase, b 6.5
– Install the oil seals, b 6.3
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
6.6

Piston

– Remove the cylinder, b 6.4
The piston has only one snap ring. It
is fitted at the side facing the
straight crankshaft stub.
: Use a suitable tool to grip the
snap ring at the recess (arrow)
and ease it out.
MS 201, MS 201 C, MS 201 T, MS 201 TC