Storing The Machine - Stihl MS 260 Instruction Manual

Tensioning the Rewind Spring
N Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow.
N Hold the rotor steady. Pull out and
straighten the twisted rope.
N Let go of the rotor.
N Release the rope slowly so that it
winds onto the rotor.
The starter grip must locate firmly in the
rope bushing. If the grip droops to one
side: Add one more turn on the rope
rotor to increase spring tension.
N When the starter rope is fully
extended it must still be possible to
rotate the rotor another half turn. If
this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break.
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N Refit the fan housing.
MS 260, MS 260 C
Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
N Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Replacing the Starter Rope".
The bits of spring must still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you take them out of the
housing. To reduce the risk of
injury, wear face protection and
work gloves.
N Carefully remove the bits of the
broken spring from the housing.
N Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
N Remove the spring housing and
pieces of spring.
N
Fit the new spring housing. The
bottom plate must face up. Slip the
outer spring loop over the lug.
N Fit the rope rotor and tension the
rewind spring.
N Refit the fan housing and secure it in
position.
If the spring pops out of the spring
housing and uncoils: refit it
counterclockwise, starting outside and
working inwards.

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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