Cylinder - Stihl MS 201 Manual

6.4

Cylinder

– Disengage the chain brake and
remove the chain sprocket cover,
bar and chain.
– Drain the fuel and oil tanks, b 1
– Pull off the boot and unscrew the
spark plug,
– Remove the muffler, b 6.1
– Remove the fan housing,
b 8.2
– Remove the carburetor,
MS 201 b 12.4
MS 201 T b 12.5
– Remove the handle housing,
MS 201, b 10.4
MS 201 T, b 10.5
– Remove the ignition module,
b 7.2
– Remove the impulse hose,
b 12.8.1
– Remove the manifold, b 12.8
– Remove the tank housing,
b 12.11
: Take out the screws (arrows).
MS 201, MS 201 C, MS 201 T, MS 201 TC
: Carefully lift the cylinder (1)
away.
1
: Remove the cylinder gasket (1).
: Inspect and clean the sealing
face (arrow), b 14
The sealing faces on the cylinder
and crankcase must be in perfect
condition – no signs of damage;
also check the sealing faces on the
exhaust and inlet ports.
Always replace parts with damaged
sealing faces – even very minor
damage can result in engine
running problems, b 3.7.
1
Always use a new cylinder gasket
when re-installing the cylinder.
Installing
1 2
: Position the new cylinder
gasket (1) so that the contours
match and the tabs (2) engage
the recesses (arrows).
: Place the cylinder gasket (1) in
position.
: Slide the wooden assembly
block (1) 1108 893 4800
between the piston and
crankcase.
Take care not to displace or
damage the cylinder gasket.
2
1
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