Mounting The Bar And Chain - Stihl MS 261 C-MQ Instruction Manual

Fitting chain scabbard extension
1 3
3
Push the chain scabbard
N
extension (1) and chain
scabbard (2) together, making sure
the locking tabs (3) engage in the
chain scabbard
3
3
If more than one chain scabbard
N
extension is required, push the
second chain scabbard extension
and the first chain scabbard
extension together, making sure the
locking tabs (3) engage in the first
chain scabbard extension
MS 261 C-MQ

Mounting the Bar and Chain

2
Removing the chain sprocket cover
Rotate the captive nuts
N
counterclockwise until they hang
loosely in the sprocket cover.
Remove the sprocket cover with
N
captive nuts.
Turn the screw (1)
N
counterclockwise until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of
the housing slot.
1
2
Disengaging the chain brake
Pull the hand guard towards the
N
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp cutters.
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
N
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