Rewind Starter - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

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Insert the combination wrench
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through the grommet (1) and turn it
as necessary to engage the spark
plug's hexagon.
Push the combination fully home
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against the cylinder.
Unscrew the spark plug.
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Checking the spark plug
Clean dirty spark plug.
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Check electrode gap (A) and
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readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
Rectify the problems which have
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caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
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Dirty air filter.
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Unfavorable running conditions.
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MS 261 C-M
WARNING
If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw the
adapter onto the thread and tighten it
down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing
and fire.
Installing the spark plug
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Insert the spark plug through the
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grommet and screw it in by hand.
Tighten down the spark plug, fit the
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boot and press it down firmly.
Install the shroud – see "Shroud".
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Rewind Starter

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To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
Pull the starter rope only in the
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direction specified.
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
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the guide bushing.
Do not pull out the rope more than
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specified.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
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back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
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