Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler; Spark Plug - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

The engine idles. The chain saw is
calibrated and ready for use.
MS 261 C-M
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
If engine performance deteriorates,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler
Let the muffler cool down
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Unscrew the screw (1)
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Pull out spark arresting screen (2)
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Clean the dirty spark arresting
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screen, replace if damaged or
heavily carbonized
Refit the spark arresting screen
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Fit screw
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Spark Plug

If the engine is down on power,
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difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
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operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
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Pull off the spark plug boot.
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Clean away loose dirt from around
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the spark plug.
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