Brake Cable - Stihl MS 261 User Manual

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: Loosen the clamp screw (1) on
the brake cable retainer.
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2
: Use 6mm open end wrench the
set free travel on the adjusting
screw (1).
– Turn adjusting screw clockwise
to increase free travel.
– Turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise
to reduce free travel.
: When the setting is correct,
tighten down the clamp screw (2)
firmly.
– Install the throttle rod, b 10.3.4
– Fit the handle molding, b 10.3
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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5.4.2

Brake cable

– Disconnect the brake spring,
b 5.3 b
– Remove the carburetor carrier,
b 12.8
– Remove the air guide shrouds,
b 12.4
– Remove the throttle trigger,
b 10.3
– Remove the switch lever,
b 10.3.1
1
: Pull out the brake cable (1) a little
and disconnect it.
2
: Take out the screw (1).
: Remove the brake cable
retainer (2) with brake cable.
– Pull the brake cable out of the
crankcase.
2
– Check the brake cable (1) and
retainer (2), replace if necessary
Disassembling the brake cable
and retainer
1
: Loosen the clamp screw (1) and
take out the adjusting screw (2).
2 1
1
: Saw through the web (arrow) on
the brake cable retainer (1).
: Pull out the brake cable (2).
MS 261, MS 261 C
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