Servicing The Av System; Buffer On Oil Tank; Oil Tank; Machines With - Stihl MS 261 User Manual

9.

Servicing the AV System

Vibration-damping springs and
buffers are used for the connection
between the handlebar, tank
housing and engine housing.
Damaged springs and buffers must
always be replaced.
9.1

Buffer on Oil Tank

– Remove the handlebar, b 9.6
Machines with handle heating,
b 9.6.1
1
: Pull off and replace the buffer (1).
Installing
2
1
– Use STIHL press fluid to simplify
assembly, b 15
: Push the buffer (2) onto the
peg (1) on the handlebar as far
as stop.
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The peg's head (arrow) must locate
properly on the buffer.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
9.2 AV Spring on Oil Tank
The antivibration spring is at the
forward end of the oil tank and is
secured to the underside of the
machine.
– Remove the handlebar, b
2
1
: Unscrew the AV spring (1).
– Unscrew the bearing plug (2).
– Check the AV spring and plug,
replace if necessary.
2
1
– Screw home the bearing plug (2).
: Screw the AV spring (1) into the
handlebar (arrow) as far as stop.
– Check the annular buffer and
replace it if necessary, b
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
9.2.1 AV Spring on Oil Tank -
Machines with Heating
b 9.6
: Take out the screw (1) and
remove the chain catcher (2).
1
: Take out the screws (1).
b 9.1
1
2
1
MS 261, MS 261 C