Valve - Stihl MS 261 User Manual

: Fit the cover washer (1).
Installed position is correct when
"TOP" (arrow) faces outwards.
– Check adjustment of oil pump
and readjust if necessary – see
instruction manual.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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Valve

A valve is installed in the tank wall to
keep internal tank pressure equal to
atmospheric pressure. The valve
must be replaced if it is faulty.
– Open the oil tank cap and drain
the oil tank b 1.
: Use a 6 mm drift to carefully
drive the valve out of its seat in
the housing and into the oil tank.
MS 261, MS 261 C
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: Remove the old valve (1) from
the oil tank.
Installing
Check correct installed position.
: Insert the valve in the housing
bore (arrow).
– Use a 6 mm drift to carefully
drive in the new valve from
outside – note installed depth.
: Installed depth of new valve:
a = 1 mm +/- 0.1.
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
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