Maintenance And Care - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

Maintenance and Care

The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The spec-
ified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal
or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber
from tropical trees, etc.). If the machine is only used occasionally, the intervals can
be extended accordingly.
Complete machine
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout,
master control lever
Chain brake
Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank
Fuel tank
Lubricating oil tank
Chain lubrication
Saw chain
Guide bar
Chain sprocket
Air filter
MS 261 C-M
visual inspection (condition, leaks)
clean
Checking operation
Checking operation
have them checked by a servicing
1)2)
dealer
check
clean, replace filter insert
replace
clean
clean
check
check, pay attention to sharpness
check chain tension
sharpen
check (wear, damage)
clean and turn over
deburr
replace
check
clean
replace
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