Stihl MS 261 User Manual page 44

2
1
: Back off the spindle (1) in service
tool until it is clear of the
crankshaft stub.
: Slip the service tool (2), from set
5910 007 2205, over the collar
studs (arrows), fit the nuts and
tighten them down firmly.
: Turn the spindle (1) clockwise
until the crankshaft stub is
pushed out of the ball bearing.
This operation releases the clutch
side of the crankcase and separates
the two halves.
– Install new ball bearings and oil
seals, b 6.6.1 and b 6.3
Ignition side of crankcase
: Remove the gasket (1).
MS 261, MS 261 C
2
3
1
Use the tools in the service tool set
5910 007 2201 for removing and
installing.
– Use drilled plate 5910 893 2103.
Drilled plate 5910 893 2103 can be
added to service tool set
5910 007 2201.
All three drilled plates are included
in the new service tool set
5910 007 2201.
– Unscrew the spindle (1) of the
service tool until the drilled
plate (2) butts against the
crankcase
– left-hand thread.
: Position service tool (1) with
plate (2) 5910 893 2103 against
the ignition side of the crankcase
so that the number "23" (arrow) is
at the bottom.
1
: Insert three M5x72 screws (3) in
the holes marked "23" and
tighten them down until they butt
against the crankcase.
3
3
1
: Turn the spindle (1)
counterclockwise until the
crankshaft is pushed out of the
ignition side of the crankcase.
1
2
The crankshaft (1), connecting
rod (2) and needle bearing form an
inseparable unit. Always replace as
a complete unit.
– Check the two halves of the
crankcase and ball bearings and
replace if necessary, b
– Before installing, clean the
crankshaft, b 15
b 6.6.1
43