Oil Quantity Control - Stihl MS 661 Instruction Manual

NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain again after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it
can damage the crankshaft and
bearings.
Short-term storage
Wait for engine to cool down. Keep the
machine with a full tank of fuel in a dry
place, well away from sources of
ignition, until you need it again.
Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"
MS 661

Oil Quantity Control

Varying cutting lengths, types of wood
and work techniques require varying
amounts of oil.
Standard setting
1
2
The oil flow can be adjusted as needed
using the adjusting screw (1) (on the
bottom of the machine).
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow –
Turn adjusting screw to "E" (Ematic
N
position)
To increase oil flow –
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
N
– adjusting screw is limited by end
stop (2)
To reduce oil flow –
turn the adjusting screw
N
counterclockwise
NOTICE
The saw chain must always be coated
with oil.
Setting for increased oil delivery rate
If necessary, the oil flow can be
increased beyond the standard setting.
Press in end stop (2) using a
N
suitable tool – end stop is no longer
functional, the oil flow can be
increased further
If the end stop has been pressed in, it
remains in this position.
To increase oil flow –
turn the adjusting screw clockwise
N
To reduce oil flow –
turn the adjusting screw
N
counterclockwise
In adjustment range a, the oil tank may
run dry before the fuel tank, thus
resulting in the saw chain running dry.
In adjustment range a, fill the fuel
N
tank only half full or refill the oil tank
when the fuel tank is approximately
half empty
NOTICE
If an increased oil flow is no longer
required, reset the adjusting screw to the
standard setting.
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