Adjusting The - Stihl MS 261 User Manual

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: Use the assembly tool
1117 890 0900 to disconnect the
brake spring (1) from the anchor
pin (arrow).
– Lubricate the brake lever, cam
lever and slot in hand guard,
b 15
– Adjust the brake cable, b 5.4.1
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5.4.1 Adjusting the brake cable
If problems occur on the coasting
brake even though the brake band
is in order, the reason may be the
adjustment of the brake cable.
– Troubleshooting, b 3.2
Checking the brake cable
– Remove the chain brake cover,
b 5.2
MS 261, MS 261 C
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The brake cable (1) must be relaxed
when the interlock lever is released.
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– Disengage the coasting brake.
: Press down the interlock lever (1)
and hold it in that position.
1
The brake band (1) must locate
against the crankcase (arrows)
without any play
– the clutch drum must rotate freely.
1
– Release the interlock lever (1).
: Carefully press the interlock
lever (1) to check free travel.
– Free travel must be within the
mark (a).
Free travel is the distance the
interlock lever (1) can be depressed
without the brake lever moving.
A certain free travel is necessary to
guarantee correct operation of the
coasting brake.
– Troubleshooting, b b 3.2
Adjust brake cable
– Remove the throttle rod,
b 10.3.4
– Fit the handle molding, b 10.3
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: Take out the screw (1).
: Lower the tank housing (2).
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