Stihl MS 261 User Manual page 76

Models with ErgoStart
As the spring seat is deeper on this
model, the rewind spring cannot be
fitted directly in the fan housing.
: Fit the anchor loop in its seat
(arrow) in the frame.
: Fit the rewind spring (1)
counterclockwise in the frame.
: Check the washer (1) and
replace it if necessary.
MS 261, MS 261 C
1
– Slip the frame (1) with the rewind
spring over the starter post.
– Position the frame (1) so that the
spring's anchor loop (arrow) lines
up with the lug on the fan
housing.
: Use a suitable tool to push the
anchor loop (arrow) over the lug
and into its seat in the fan
housing.
1
: Apply tool to openings (arrows) to
push the rewind spring into its
seat in the fan housing.
1
: Press the frame (1) against the
rewind spring and rotate it slightly
clockwise until the spring is
properly seated.
– Carefully remove the frame.
Check that the rewind spring (1) is
properly seated and the anchor loop
engages the lug (arrow).
– Secure the spring so that it
cannot pop out.
– Install the rope rotor, b
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
1
1
b 8.5
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